Accounts Payable Specialist

POSITION TITLE:

Accounts Payable Specialist REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Controller

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Controller, The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform the responsibilities and duties of the position. Job performance contributes to the achievement of the goals of the Finance Department.

Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please understand that no one ever meets 100% of the capabilities. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting.
• Basic accounting principles, procedures, and systems.
• High accuracy using a 10 key by touch.

• A.A. Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience working in a union environment.

• Greeting visitors by providing information, answering questions, and supporting in requests.
• Support finance accounting team by performing tasks related to the organization ensuring office efficiency.
• Individual exhibits polite and professional communication.
• Carries out administrative duties such as filing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
• Process daily deposits and providing backup to corresponding departments.
• Monthly Petty Cash Reconciliation – (may include trips to the bank).
• Gift Card inventory tracking.
• Supports in general ledger account reconciliations.
• Performs payroll, vacation and sick leave reconciliation schedules.
• Supports Accountant II with monthly Solutions to Violence grant invoicing.
• Assists with preparation of annual audits.
• Preparation of Ad-hoc reports.
• Attends and participates in Agency meetings as required.
• Successfully completes all training within the required time frame.
• Flexible schedule may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Community Solutions offers a competitive hourly rate of $27.50, a generous employee benefits package, and encourages a strong work-life balance. We believe in supporting the whole person by providing:

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays; 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
• Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to both sit and stand for extended periods, talk and hear, and use office equipment;

occasional need to lift and move objects up to 25lbs.

This position is located at our Gilroy Headquarters office.

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• License:
  Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the…