About the Role
The Accounts Payable Accountant ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all organizational accounts payable transactions, including recurring expenses and fiscal intermediary payments.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and maintain organizational accounts payable functions.
- Review and process vendor invoices, disbursement requests, and employee expense statements for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Monitor due dates to ensure timely vendor payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve account discrepancies.
- Maintain and update vendor accounts within the accounting system.
- Review purchase orders and reimbursements for policy conformity.
- Assist managers with paperwork requirements for reimbursements and credit card payments.
- Research questionable transactions and prepare necessary adjusting entries.
- Route documents for signatures and prepare checks for mailing.
- Manage physical and electronic filing, archiving, and purging of payment documents.
- Maintain positive relationships with employees and vendors.
- Respond to and resolve inquiries from employees and vendors professionally.
- Maintain vendor permanent files and ensure tax compliance documentation is current.
- Coordinate with fiscal intermediary staff to manage payment calendars.
- Prepare monthly accounts payable closing reports.
- Support audits and reporting through file research.
- Assist in preparing annual IRS Misc-1099 reporting.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable.
- Knowledge of fund accounting.
- Knowledge of medium- to large-scale computerized accounting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Passion for the organization's mission.
- Successful completion of a background clearance.
- Ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods.
- Mental acuity to perform essential functions accurately.
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Sage MIP
- Microsoft Excel (lookup functions and pivot tables)
- General ledger coding
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-time
- 100% Onsite
- Non-Exempt
- Union Position
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years
Education Level
- BS or AA with emphasis in Finance or Accounting
Salary/Compensations
- $66,273-$71,273
Benefits
- Generous medical coverage with paid deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums
- Dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage
- Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Commuter benefit programs
- 14 paid holidays plus a floating birthday holiday
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
About the Company
- Children's Council of SF is a nonprofit organization serving the San Francisco community.
- Committed to building a staff rich with cultural, social, and experiential diversity.
Equal Opportunity
- Children’s Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- We foster a work environment where staff feel welcomed without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
