Accounts Payable Clerk - Part Time

YWCA Charleston; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Charleston is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This part-time, in-person position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions in alignment with non-profit accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software like Sage. Responsibilities include processing invoices, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Experience in non-profit accounting and grant management is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments with proper coding.
• Ensure accurate coding of financial transactions.
• Assist with preparing audit schedules.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (Sage preferred)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

High school diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

SAP Concur

Job description

Monday through Friday / 20 hours a week / In-person $15 - $18/hour

The AP Clerk’s role is to ensure accurate and efficient financial records. This position will support the finance department in various accounting functions, focusing on maintaining accurate financial data, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting specific to non‑profit accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices and payments, ensuring proper coding and approvals.

General Ledger

• Ensure accurate coding of financial transactions.

Audit Support

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non‑profit accounting standards.

Other Duties

• Reconcile credit card statements and retrieve backup.
• Maintain vendor relationships and primary point of contact.
• Entering transactions into the positive pay system.
• Ensure timely and accurate bank deposits.
• Perform other accounting‑related duties as assigned.

Additional Requisites

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Sage experience preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work with moderate noise, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and independent transportation, to be able to travel on behalf of the organization.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. High school education and equivalent experience also accepted.
• Experience with non‑profit accounting, and grant management is a plus.
• Experience with Sage and SAP Concur preferred.