AP Accountant

Episcopal Community Services (ECS)•San Francisco, CA

2d•$84,703 - $88,515•Onsite

About The Position

At Episcopal Community Services (ECS), employees work with participants who may be experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use challenges, and other difficult life circumstances. While this work is meaningful and mission-driven, it can at times be stressful, demanding, or unpredictable. Employees are expected to exercise sound judgment, remain aware of their surroundings, follow established safety, communication, and de-escalation procedures, participate in all required trainings, and promptly report incidents, threats, injuries, or unsafe conditions, in accordance with ECS policies and procedures. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounts Payable Specialist carries primary responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable: matching, coding, data entry and check writing for all vendor invoices and employee expenses.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
Accounts payable experience including working with accounting software.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Excellent phone, computer, and communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Detail oriented and accuracy.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and outside parties.
Pleasant and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Must secure annual TB screen.
Will honor and abide by Episcopal Community Services rules and regulations, including confidentiality.
Offer of employment subject to criminal background check and credit check.
Mission Essential Demonstrate behavior that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Adhere to all program, funder, and organizational policies, and procedures.
Communicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

Match, code, and enter invoices into accounts payable system.
Prepare batch reports and review for errors prior to submitting to supervisor.
Process invoices, maintain statements, conduct weekly check runs to ensure timely and accurate payments and prepare checks for signature.
Communicate with vendors regarding account issues, research unpaid invoices, including follow-up with vendors.
Resolve and investigate invoice disputes/discrepancies.
Respond to all vendors and employee inquiries.
Maintain several petty cash disbursements and perform reconciliations and audit.
Process employee expense reports.
Maintain accounts payable files and records.
Provide general assistance to Supervisors/Managers.
Perform special projects as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.