Accounting Specialist

Compensation: $28/hr

For over 45 years, our client has been leading the fight against poverty in San Mateo County. They’re the only organization that delivers the full breadth of essential services and personalized support to the working poor.

Responsibilities

Manage all Financial Assistance Payments- From reviewing and verifying to processing and monitoringProcess vendor invoices and payment including coding items with the correct general ledger, verify required documents, obtain approval when neededMaintain confidentiality and perform all work with high integrity, ethics and within Agency valuesPerform Billing Functions including creating invoices, monitoring spending, tracking accounts receivablesCollaborate with fellow staff to facilitate proper coding of all assigned expenditures and changes to staffing allocations, coding of account payable and other tasks to ensure that the organization is recording expenditures to plan budgetsAssist Finance Department staff with month-end and year-end closing and other accounting activities as neededProvide excellent quality and timely accounting support servicesAssist with training and supervision of assigned accounting volunteersMaintain confidentiality and perform all work with high integrity, ethics and within Agency valuesSupport, assist and attend general Agency events, activities and functions.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field (Accounting experience may substitute for educational requirements).Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial record keeping and general accounting responsibilities.Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat and electronic file management. Excellent skills with Excel. Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, Sage Intacct experience is a plus. Ability to quickly learn new finance related databases.Experience working in the non-profit sector a plus.Excellent interpersonal skills required. Must be able to regularly interact effectively,compassionately and emphatically with all constituents of diverse backgrounds and in various states of tension. Must be able to maintain positive relationships with constituents.Must have understanding and ability to comply with any agency regulations, policies andprocedures demonstrated through compliance efforts and activities.Excellent record keeping skills. Ability to maintain all work and associated files current. Strong and timely data entry skills. Ability to use calculators quickly.Flexible schedule, including ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays when needed. Punctuality is a must.Must be able to travel between agency sites or other locations as assigned. Valid California driver’s license, dependable transportation with insurance, and a clean driving record.

Compensation

Position is full-time, non-exempt$28/ hour

Benefits

HealthDentalVisionLife/LTDEAP403(B) Retirement Match22 Days first year PTO9 Paid HolidaysPet InsuranceAFLAC