Accounts Payable Temp

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded: 1981

Mission: To strive for equity for our youth by valuing and supporting the life they envision.

Values: Trust Respect Empathy Inclusion & Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Accounts Payable Temp

Employment Classification: Temporary Full-time; Hourly; Non-Exempt position expected to last through January 2026

Reports to: Controller

Department: Finance

Position Summary: Responsible for accounts payable processing in Financial Edge maintaining all Vendor data various financial and accounting duties such as month-end financial statement closing process including the preparation of journal entries banking for daily cash deposits and assisting the Controller in any other financial tasks as necessary

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Review GL distribution coding on all invoices for accuracy
• Prepare Cash Requirements report for Controller to review prior to the check run
• Match invoices to checks obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
• Maintain Recurring Invoice List to ensure timely payments and accrue when necessary
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Maintain the vendor W-9 files
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements research and correct discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Participate in the financial statement month-end closing process
• Support the Controller in preparation of information related to financial audits of the organization
• Assist the Academy with food day events or other special events when our help is needed
• May assist with Accounts Receivable as needed
• Assist with the Holiday Drive as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skill and Experience Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable preferably in the nonprofit industry
• High School diploma required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 10-key by touch
• Knowledge of Blackbaud software including Financial Edge and Raisers Edge a plus
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills basic accounting principles knowledge documentation skills research and resolution skills data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Possess a valid California drivers license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check FBI/DOJ fingerprinting TB test drug screen and previous employment verification.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Foundations mission vision and values.
• Understanding of and passion for the Foundations mission vision and values
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages fractions addition subtraction multiplication and division quickly and accurately
• Must have strong work ethics
• Must be well organized and a self-starter Must be able to follow standard filing procedures Details oriented professional attitude reliable

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Primarily an office job and will require working onsite.
• Occasional driving to meetings/trainings (if applicable).
• Physical requirements include standing sitting typing bending and lifting up to approximately 15 lbs.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation.

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids locks and twists) religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning) gender expression age sexual orientation reproductive health decision-making military and veteran status or any other protected group in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.