Senior Accounts Payable / Payroll Specialist

Description

Title Senior Accounts Payable / Payroll Specialist Department Financial Services Status Full Time Office Location Webbs Norman Center Reports To Finance Manager FLSA Status Non-Exempt Position Description Primarily provides efficient and accurate accounts payable processing. Also supports the payroll function and other finance department functions, as needed, in a manner that exceeds the internal and external customer's expectations.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUESAgency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.Vision & Planning SystemThe District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.Policy Management & Operations SystemEvery team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team's operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team's operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.Leadership by Values SystemLeadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values : accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging StatementThe Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENTDefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assignedLeadership by Values

• Support and ensure a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging exists in all areas of the Rockford Park District.
• Establish and maintain a high level of citizen confidence and support.
• Constantly discuss and refine team members core values to inspire them to achieve our shared values and shared purpose, vision, and mission.
• Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with all internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Create a work atmosphere that is safe, healthy, secure, and is conscious of work-life balance as well as the Park District's goals.

Documentation / Reports

Operational Excellence

Customer Satisfaction

Teamwork

Requirements

Education / Experience

Associates in Accounting / Business preferred, with a minimum 3 years of related work experience in accounts payable, payroll, accounting, business, or related field.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

Light work :

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

This position works in a typical office environment.

Benefits

The Rockford Park District offers an extensive benefits package designed to support employees' health and wellness, financial security, and overall work-life balance. Key highlights include :

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Personal Days, Bereavement, and various leave programs.

Additional Perks

This robust benefits package reflects the District's commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace.