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About Challenge Unlimited:

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

About this Position:\ Position Type:Full Time\ Days: Monday-Friday\ Hours:8am-4:30pm\ Pay:\$22 per hour\ Travel:up to 10%\ Location:Alton, Illinois

Summary\ Reporting to Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable Accountant is responsiblefor providing accounting services which further our mission to help people who have different abilities to receive work support and development as neededachieving the highest level of independence possible\ \ Responsibilities

• Verify invoices and purchase requisitions align with company policies and procedures. Ensure all invoice files and supporting documents are kept secure.
• Enter data into accounting system.
• Process incoming mail.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining and/or verifying approval, and entering invoices into the accounting system. Code charges by applicable department
• Cash out automatic payments.
• Ensure the proper and timely booking of all payments and employee expenses and keep financial records updated and accurate. Reconcile balances and make appropriate corrections where necessary .Responsible for monthly accounts payable journal entries/accruals and assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review all receipts for credit card purchases to match with credit card balance statements, verify approval and process for payment; includes WEX account.
• Review Vendor statement match up invoices in system to verify all items on vendor statement are accounted for. Work with Vendor and internal Managers to resolve any discrepancy items.
• Answer accounting and financial questions in a timely, accurate manner by researching and interpreting data. Maintain good rapport with internal customers, vendors, and external auditors.
• Collect, review, and update W-9 information from all company vendors Responsible for IRS 1099 compliance and reporting.
• Set up new Drivers in WEX system, generate Driver PINs.
• Audit the checking accounts, saving accounts and cash on hand for applicable Residents along with Residential Options petty cash balances for 3-5 group homes quarterly.
• Assist Finance Team with gathering support for all audits.

Requirements

Education:Bachelors Degree in Accounting.

Experience: 1+ year of bookkeeping and accounting experience preferred. Will accept an equivalent combination of High School Diploma or G.E.D with 10 years experience

Problem solving shills and attention to detail are required.

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\ \ Challenge Unlimited Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.