Accounting Clerk at Janus of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Vendor Reconciliation, Financial Record Maintenance, Month-End Close, Data Entry, Journal Entries, Budget Tracking, Compliance Documentation, Communication, Administrative Support, Grant Reporting, Accuracy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Multi-Tasking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description This role will primarily handle accounts payable functions, including processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely payments. In addition, the Accounting Assistant will support basic accounting tasks such as maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, and providing general administrative support to the finance team. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Responsibilities · Process and review accounts payable invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and timely payment to vendors. · Prepare and schedule vendor payments, ensuring all disbursements are made on time. · Reconcile vendor statements, bank accounts, and credit card statements, resolving any discrepancies. · Assist with vendor onboarding, maintaining compliance documentation, and preparing 1099s. · Maintain organized financial records, payment workbooks, expense tracking, and records related to grant reporting and compliance. · Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate coding, budget alignment, and timely processing of invoices. · Act as a point of contact for staff inquiries related to purchasing, reimbursements, and payment status, providing clear communication and consistent follow-up. · Support basic accounting functions, including data entry, journal entries, account reconciliations, and ledger maintenance. · Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, internal and external audits, and preparation of financial reports for management. · Track and report departmental budgets, providing support for monitoring and analysis as needed. · Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail as required. · Collaborate with the finance team to improve processes, maintain compliance with company policies, and ensure smooth daily operations. · Perform general administrative tasks to support the finance department and complete other duties as assigned. Requirements · Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required). · 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or bookkeeping preferred. · Experience with grant reporting or compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk will primarily handle accounts payable functions, including processing invoices and reconciling vendor statements. Additionally, they will support basic accounting tasks and provide general administrative support to the finance team.