R1343H - Accounts Payable Coordinator I

LifeGift • Houston, TX

55d

About The Position

Where You Can Grow as an Accounts Payable Coordinator I? Kick-start the career of a lifetime where you can be a part of our mission of hope, working with an incredible team saving lives while modeling our values of Passion, Compassion, and Professionalism to the LifeGift community. LifeGift is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator I Do you possess the attributes to be a successful Accounts Payable Coordinator I and perform the following essential functions? The Accounts Payable Coordinator I plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and related accounting activities that support financial integrity across LifeGift. This position coordinates accounting documentation, maintains complete and compliant payable records, supports internal and external customers, and ensures that vendors are paid correctly and on schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four or more years of accounts payable, accounting, or bookkeeping experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred; experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Review and Processing: Review, obtain, and match appropriate documentation for invoices, expense reports, and payment requests. Confirm approvals and compliance with accounting policy. Verify coding accuracy, prepare allocation schedules when needed, and enter payable data into the accounting system for timely payment.
• Payment Preparation and Distribution: Prepare checks and ACH distributions with full supporting documentation. Ensure proper signatures and coordinate the secure distribution of payments to vendors.
• Vendor Relationships and Issue Resolution: Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and prepare written explanations for direct donor expense vendors when payment amounts differ from invoices. Maintain courteous, professional service at all times.
• Accounting Administration and Recordkeeping: Open and distribute Accounting department mail, including emailed invoices. File accounting records, prepare journal entries, reconcile A/P balance sheet accounts, clear reconciling items, and support year-end processing including preparation of 1099 and 1096 forms.
• Collaboration and Internal Support: Partner with LifeGift colleagues, managers, and staff members to support inquiries, clarify financial data, and ensure aligned accounting practices. Provide excellent internal customer service and uphold LifeGift’s standards of professionalism and accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement: Bring forward-thinking problem-solving skills to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and support departmental efficiency. Maintain organization, task-focus, and independence in daily work.

Benefits

• LifeGift values its team members and offers a variety of highly competitive benefits.
• Full-time team members have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, LTD and STD, and FSAs and HSAs that are pre-tax and to which LifeGift contributes.
• LifeGift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match.
• Additionally, LifeGift offers a tuition reimbursement program to encourage team members to expand their knowledge and further their education.
• LifeGift recognizes the importance of a work-life balance and encourages team members to take advantage of a generous vacation and sick leave plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED