Accountant - A/P

Location: Oakland,California,United States

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is a $150M non-profit providing innovative behavioral health and housing services for teens, adults, older adults, and their families across the Bay Area. We envision a world where all people are healthy, safe, and engaged in community wellness, with access to quality housing. Every year, BACS makes a difference in the lives of more than 12,500 people.

The Accountant - Accounts Payable will perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of ccounts payable transactions.

The first 90 days period is 100% in office in Oakland, then a hybrid schedule is available, three days per week in office after successfully completing BACS' 90 day introductory period with satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsabilities:

• Assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Flag and clarify any unusual or questionale invoice items or prices.
• Seek appropriate approval.
• Sort, code and match invoices.
• Set invoices up for  payment.
• Enter and upload invoices into system.
• Track expenses and process expesnse reports.
• Track expenses and process petty cash.
• Prepare and  perform check runs.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare analysis of accounts.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Research and resolves invoices discrepancies and issues.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.

Competencies:

•        Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized and good problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Able to work in fast paced environment.
• Maintains a customer service and strength-based orientation.  Embraces diversity in all aspects.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Is adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Ensures confidentiality with respect to organizational or client information and data.
• Expresses facts and ideas verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and organized manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications of Word, Outlook and systems–based documentation platforms. 

Qualifications:

•          Associate’s Degree in Accounting.
•       1-3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
•       Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software.
•        Ability to learn to work with different accounting software programs, particularly the MIP Accounting System.

Additional Requirements:  Position requires a valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage.  DMV printout required. 

Benefits/Perks:

• Highly competitive compensation: $36/hour.
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
• 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off. 
• 403b with BACS matching contribution after 1 year of service. 
• $3,000 per year student loan, tuition or CEUs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
• One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years – not charging PTO.
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

        * Most direct service positions

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