Description
Position Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Finance & Accounting
Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting: On-site
Reports To: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Pay Range: $27.00-$30.00/hour
Total Compensation:
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Generous employer 401(k) contributions
Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview:
Join our dynamic team of accounting professionals working to help support the San Diego Community through the work of JFS! The Accounts Payable Clerk will assist the team with day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. You will play a pivotal role working with every department throughout the organization assisting with accounting-related functions and needs. The Accounts Payable Clerk will ensure that all relevant accounting deadlines are met and information is prepared accurately.
Responsibilities:
Enter, verify and process daily invoices for approvals (in PaperSave software)
Process month end and year end accruals
Process Bank deposits
Process weekly check runs
Provide AP backup for Claims and Audit requests
Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements
Research and follow up on outstanding checks
Scan and organize electronic documents
Mail and distribute Checks twice a week
Backup to process monthly recurring rent reconciliation
Prepare Journal Entries
Other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience
Minimum two years of accounting related work experience
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
Familiarity with GAAP
Attention to detail
Demonstrably strong judgement and decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow
Excellent customer service
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:
Familiarity using Financial Edge, or similar accounting software
Non-profit work experience
Ability to extract data from reports
Desire to work both independently and as part of a team
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Important Notice:
Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
