Client Advocate

Finance Clerk

Department:
Administration |

Reports to:

Associate Director of Finance & Human Resources | Status:
Part-Time/Non-Exempt - 25 hours per week | Grade: 6 | Compensation Range: $21-$22 (hourly), depending on experience.

Assist the Associate Director of Finance and HR with monthly account reconciliation, billing, accounts payable, and other finance duties. Handle Enlace's accounts payable and accounts receivable, process invoices, manage payments, reconcile accounts, maintain financial records, and communicate with vendors and clients. Responsibilities include overseeing timely bill payment, collecting client dues, and supporting audits to maintain accurate records. Experience with fund accounting, grants management, and MIP fund accounting software is a plus.

• Prepare bills for state grantors, maintain contract binder, and enter invoices into A/R systems.
• Monitor spending levels for all billed grants.
• Schedule payments for Federal Taxes, Retirement, and State Taxes.
• Provide accounting support with financial statement preparation and assist the Associate Director and Director of Finance as needed.
• Assist in research during financial review processes.
• Serve as liaison with staff on general accounting requests.
• Assist with annual audits, including funder monitoring.
• Perform daily A/R and A/P functions: prepare accounts payable invoices, verify coding, dates, and amounts, and prepare/support schedules for departmental allocations.
• Enter new vendors into the system and complete 1099 information.
• Review deposits and post cash receipts in accounting software.
• Process manual and voided checks.
• Research past due balances, vendor statements, and discrepancies, and resolve.
• Monitor aged A/P listings and cash requirements; run payment due reports.
• Monitor aged A/R listings and conduct monthly monitoring with management.
• Process debit and credit memos for past due A/R balances.
• Handle A/P and A/R inquiries with staff, vendors, and customers.
• Copy vendor invoices for contract billing and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Maintain and scan vendors’ receipts and store electronically.
• Scan prior years documents to electronic Finance Folder.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Commit to advancing immigrant rights, gender equity, and socioeconomic justice.
• Commit to Enlace’s mission, vision, core values, and programmatic goals.
• Leverage best practices for positive interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
• Be highly organized, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, creative, and time‑managed across multiple projects.
• Exercise emotional maturity and a sense of humor when resolving issues.
• Collaborate as a team player, sharing responsibilities and acknowledging colleagues’ contributions.
• Respect diversity across all protected characteristics.
• Be flexible to manage other duties as assigned.

• Experience in nonprofit and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of basic fiscal management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MIP fund accounting software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse funders.
• Self‑starter and self‑motivated.
• Adaptability to change.
• Analytical problem‑solving and creative solutions to bookkeeping issues.
• Good judgment in difficult situations.
• Team orientation and confidentiality.
• Accuracy and efficiency in task completion.
• Professional demeanor in stressful conditions.
• Excellent communication, including phone courtesy.
• Initiative to improve existing systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong written communication in English.

• Associate’s Degree in Business or equivalent, or two (2) years of bookkeeping experience.
• Two years of nonprofit or governmental accounting experience (preferred).

• Subject to CYFD background check.
• Compliance with all Enlace operational policies.
• Valid driver’s license if required for travel.
• Clean driving record.
• Office environment exposure to business equipment.
• Work area may offer partial-to-total privacy.

Enlace is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture. Enlace encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, marital status, immigration status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs with the subject line “Finance Clerk” or mail to:
Enlace Comunitario c/o Human Resources
2425 Alamo SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106.