Accounts Payable Specialist
Department: Treasurer's Office
Location: Chicago, IL
Travel Requirements: N/A
Job ID: 468
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
NFA's culture supports all our employees to perform at the highest level, no matter the circumstances, and values an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive. Read more.
When you join NFA as an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Treasurer's Office, you'll join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals responsible for keeping the Treasurer's Office accountable to it's vendors.
Bring your passion for problem solving. Bring your technical know-how and attention to detail.
Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you'll utilize your critical thinking, decision-making and technical skills to support our important regulatory mission.
What you'll do:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll contribute to NFA's important regulatory mission by:
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices while complying with internal controls and policies.
- Reconciling invoices to associated purchase orders.
- Working with departments to verify vendors and charges.
- Obtaining necessary approvals and resolving any payment discrepancies.
- Handling inquiries related to invoices, payments, or general accounts payable matters.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Communicating in a courteous and professional manner.
- Assisting with month-end close and other accounts payable activities as needed.
What we're looking for:
Diligent, detail-oriented individuals thrive in this role. If you're eager to apply your abilities to serve a public good—supporting the integrity of the derivatives markets—and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our Treasurer's Office as an Accounts Payable Specialist.
- Proven accounts payable experience with a solid understanding of associated principles and practices
- Basic bookkeeping and financial reporting knowledge
- Ability to work in-office part-time, three days per week
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using accounting software
- Ability to handle high volumes of invoices timely and accurately
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
WHY CHOOSE NFA?
We understand how important culture is to an organization, and we pursue a culture of excellence where every NFA employee, regardless of circumstances, can succeed. Our workforce respects and celebrates each employee's diversity, unique values and abilities, all of which mold our creative approach to regulation. Most importantly, we believe that our diverse, inclusive workforce makes NFA a friendly, supportive and enjoyable place to work.
MAKE OUR MISSION YOUR CAREER
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the diverse, passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
Together, we will innovate regulation.
Benefits
Read about NFA's generous and flexible benefits package that allows employees to balance work and life.
NFA Cares
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