Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · 1 week ago
Accounting Supervisor
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expLutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. They are hiring an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the AP function, ensuring accurate and compliant processing of invoices, payments, and vendor maintenance while leading the AP team and implementing a new accounting system.
CharityElderlyHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Hiring Manager
Christina Meallet
Responsibilities
Supervise daily AP activities such as invoice review, coding verification, approvals, voucher processing, and payment runs in MS Dynamics GP accounts payable database
Maintain accurate and compliant vendor records, including required documentation (e.g., W‑9 forms, Vendor Maintenance Forms)
Oversee exception handling including voids, reissues, duplicate payments, and vendor inquiries
Ensure check controls, positive pay, and audit documentation requirements are consistently followed
Perform the AP month-end close process
Support staff development throughout the state of Illinois by reinforcing best practices and providing ongoing training
Work closely with Finance, Programs, Procurement, IT, and vendors to resolve issues and improve coordination, including providing recommendations on payment cycle and policy points
Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for AP staff
Responsible for month-end journal entry preparation and approvals
Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation preparation and approvals
Ensure AP processes follow internal fiscal policies, audit standards, and segregation-of-duties requirements
Support annual audits by preparing schedules, collecting documentation, and responding to inquiries
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years in a centralized Accounts Payable function
Proficiency with ERP systems (Great Plains or MS Dynamics GP preferred)
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams)
Ability to analyze data, document workflows, and support system testing
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to lead through change and support staff during transitions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred
Experience supporting or participating in an accounting/ERP system implementation strongly preferred
Benefits
On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Opportunity for advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
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Company
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois provides affordable housing, behavioral health, family care, and home care services
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0MKey Investors
Doris & Victor Day Foundation
2023-07-17Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
Mark Stutrud
CEO
Harry Vijayakumar CHCIO, CISSP, CPHIMS
Chief Information Officer
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