Accounting Assistant

Community Interface Services•Vista, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Community Interface Services, a nonprofit that serves people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is currently seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant in our lively Vista office. This administrative role will work closely with our accounting team on billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The starting pay range is $23.00-25.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. There is an opportunity for a $1 increase in your compensation for those who meet agency standards after completing our Career Jumpstart program! OUR MISSION Community Interface Services is a non-profit organization that has empowered adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1983. Our mission is to provide quality, individualized, community-based support and training in employment, housing, community living, and other related services.

Requirements

High School Diploma (some college preferred) plus one year of experience in an office-based administrative or accounting role.
Working knowledge of Excel and Outlook
experience using databases
Flexibility, openness, and ability to adapt to change.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to process a high volume of financial transactions accurately and effectively.
Dependable and reliable; able to follow through on commitments.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

experience with QuickBooks Online is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up new vendors in our accounting system
Review and process invoices from vendors
Print and mail payment checks to vendors
Compile payment details for ACH payments
Invoice customers for services
Update accounting records in QuickBooks Online
Match payment details to invoices
Research and reconcile unpaid invoices
Learn a variety of software used to process financial transactions and track payments
Follow established policies and procedures to conduct a high volume of unique financial transactions accurately and efficiently using professional judgement
Work on a variety of special projects as needed
Conduct all business activities in accordance with widely recognized ethical standards; ensure confidentiality is not breached regarding financial, accounting, personnel, participant, and all other propriety information; work to reduce the agency's vulnerability to waste, fraud, and abuse; comply with all safe work practices

Benefits

The opportunity to do challenging and meaningful work that makes a difference and improves people's lives
Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities
A warm and supportive culture with people who truly care about you
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday schedule
Very low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous amounts of paid time off, including sick and personal leave
Paid Holidays
Paid initial and ongoing training
Unique retirement plan that we contribute to on your behalf
Company issued iPhone and laptop