Overview
Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk Jobs in Elk Grove Village, IL at Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Title: Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
Company: Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Reports to Staff Accountant
The Operations and Accounting teams at Word on Fire steward the apostolate’s resources through operational best practices. This position plays a key role in ensuring financial stewardship and operational excellence.
The Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR) Clerk is responsible for processing transactions related to both accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of financial records, timely payments to vendors, and collection of outstanding invoices. The AP/AR Clerk will work closely with the operations team to maintain accurate accounting records and support financial reporting.
Location: Elk Grove Village
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP):
Set up vendors in the bill pay system and collect W9s
Review, verify, enter invoices in the bill pay system
Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts
Assist in preparing and issuing 1099 forms
Accounts Receivable (AR):
Generate and issue invoices
Record incoming payments and reconcile accounts
Follow up on overdue accounts and send reminders
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes
Provide support during audits and financial reviews
File and organize relevant paperwork, including invoices, check receipts, audit documents, and other essential records
Support the operations team with administrative tasks, including sorting mail, as needed
Requirements
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
Willingness to take direction and eagerly learn new skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related role
Experience in a nonprofit finance or accounting team
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks Desktop preferred) and bill pay software (e.g., BILL or Ramp)
Mission
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.
Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire’s religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual’s religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.
Employee Benefits
Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
Competitive compensation
Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!
