Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist

Metropolitan Family Service•Gresham, OR

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking an Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist to support the MFS Finance Department. This position will focus on accounts payable, billing support, general ledger support, and other assigned duties. The role emphasizes creative and proactive problem-solving, a belief in the potential of families and individuals, and a commitment to diversity and collaboration.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience with basic software skills.
Familiarity and high level of functionality with Google and Microsoft products, especially with Google sheets and Google drive, is essential.
Ability to meet weekly deadlines and manage variable workload.
Ability to document processes and identify appropriate internal control measures.
Sound technical accounting skills, analytical abilities, good judgement including ability to effectively use financial IT tools, systems and programs.
Ability to provide excellent support and responsiveness to both internal staff and external partners.
Well organized and self-directed.
Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment.
Ability to work within a team dependent environment.
Ability to proactively problem-solve.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Manual and physical dexterity allowing for performance of job functions, including computer use, phone use, copying, filing and using office equipment.
Minimum of five years of A/P experience.
Experience with bank credit card management systems.
Personal transportation allows for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner.
If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.
MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related field or related, equivalent experience.
Familiarity with Financial Edge accounting software especially the A/P and General Ledger modules is very beneficial.

Responsibilities

Processing Invoices: Utilizing the Financial Edge accounting software package, handling all functions related to paying vendors, including receiving, obtaining approval, and coding of invoices.
Vendor Management: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, resolving issues, and negotiating payment terms.
Support the maintenance of accurate vendor records including retiring old vendors out of the system.
Maintain accurate and current list of A/P aging schedule.
Lead annual 1099 issuance process.
Manage petty cash review and reconciliation.
Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Help organization staff transition to a Purchase Order system.
Ensure payable transactions are correctly entered into the bank’s positive pay system.
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the AP workflow.
Working with cross-functional teams, including Programs, HR, and IT, to ensure policy compliance and resolve issues.
Comply with Metropolitan Family Service policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Other duties may be assigned by the Controller.