Accounts Payable Specialist

Operation New Hope, Inc • Jacksonville, FL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Operation New Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals reintegrate into the community through job training, placement, and support services. The Accounts Payable Specialist is a crucial part of the finance team, responsible for processing vendor invoices and supporting various financial operations. This role is dynamic and requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, or a minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2-3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Ability to collaborate with other teams within the organization.
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to clear a Level I Background check through the Department of Corrections.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience in non-profit and grant accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and records accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate coding and timely payment in line with financial policies.
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers to verify charges and ensure timely payment receipt.
• Supports the Sr. Accountant and Director of Finance with daily, monthly, and year-end accounting operations, including grant management and budget analysis.
• Reconciles monthly statements and transactions to maintain accounting records and ledgers.
• Assists with the annual year-end audit process by providing documentation and analyses to external auditors.
• Helps implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Prepares and completes bank deposits as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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