Accounts Payable Specialist

Operation New Hope, Inc • Jacksonville, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Operation New Hope is a nonprofit operating in Jacksonville, Orlando, St. Johns County, the Space Coast, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. Our pre-release and post-release programs provide job training and placement, and comprehensive support services to people returning from incarceration and others who have been affected by the justice system with the goal of facilitating successful transitions back into the community. We motivate our clients to become productive, responsible citizens, and our programs help prevent recidivism, reduce the repeated costs of incarceration, and improve public safety. Our dedicated team supports career opportunities, mental health, and overall stability of our clients to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of the finance team primarily responsible for processing vendor invoices, in addition to supporting a variety of areas including receivables, financial reporting, and financial controls. This position is fast paced and requires the ability to move from one task to another with ease and accuracy. It also requires a detail-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, bachelor’s in accounting preferred. In lieu of a degree minimum 4 years’ experience in accounting.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ accounts payable experience
• Experience with QuickBooks Online required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to clear a Level I Background check through the Department of Corrections.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in non-profit and grant accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes and records accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices are coded and paid accurately in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
• Speaks with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner.
• Supports the Sr. Accountant and Director of Finance with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department including grant management and budget review and analysis.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Assists with the annual year-end audit process and provides outside auditors with documentation and analyses in response to requests for financial information.
• Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and financial procedures.
• Prepares and completes bank deposits as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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