Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting

Jewish Family Service of San Diego • San Diego, CA

31d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Familiarity using Financial Edge, or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with Papersave
• 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
• Desire to work both independently and as part of a team

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree