Accounts Payable Accountant
About The Position
The Accounts Payable Accountant helps manage vendor invoices, employee expenses, and credit card reports while ensuring payments are processed efficiently. The role also performs monthly reconciliations and serves as a contact for resolving payment inquiries. The Accounting Department supports the organization’s financial health by processing bill payments, issuing customer invoices, managing cash receipts, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing accurate financial statements. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Oakland, with in-person attendance required every Thursday. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; or an associate’s degree in finance or accounting plus one year of applicable work experience; or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of applicable work experience.
- Applicable work experience includes comparable roles in the accounting industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to pass a computer assessment.
- Experience with an accounting ERP system.
- At least 21 years of age.
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other required state or federal licensing or certifications.
- Ability to multitask with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work as a team player within the department and agency.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet accounts payable deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference for proficiency in Sage Intacct, Paymerang, Emburse Professional, and FloQast.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and process invoices and employee reimbursements for payment in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure proper coding and approvals in accordance with company policy.
- Review and reconcile credit card transactions, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor and employee records.
- Respond to vendor and employee inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies professionally and promptly.
- Prepare and process payments via check, ACH, or wire transfer, including uploading positive pay files.
- Assist with month-end closing by preparing accruals.
- Support internal and external financial audits by providing required documentation.
- Prepare a weekly disbursement summary for the cash report.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases.
- Five weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
- 50% paid premiums for dependents.
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
