Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a respected nonprofit in the San Francisco area to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist who will grow their accounting career while supporting programs and services that make a meaningful community impact.

This contractor role offers hands-on responsibility, growth opportunities, and a mission-driven team environment, with compensation aligned to experience and market rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately record vendor invoices.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with vendor, grant, and expense policies.
• Maintain 1099 records and assist with year-end reporting.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice or payment issues.
• Prepare check, ACH, and wire payment batches during AP runs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an Accounts Payable Specialist looking to grow your accounting career in the San Francisco area? Interested in joining a mission-driven nonprofit organization where your work directly supports programs and services that make a meaningful impact in the community?

LHH is partnering with our client, a respected nonprofit organization, to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist who is eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute to an organization dedicated to serving others.

Why this role stands out

Join a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong community presence and meaningful mission

Opportunity to expand your accounting skills while supporting important programs and initiatives

Collaborative, purpose-driven team environment with opportunities for growth

Stable role with hands-on responsibility and visible impact across the organization

What you’ll be doing

• Review and accurately record vendor invoices
• Process employee expense reports
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately
• Ensure compliance with approved vendor, grant, and expense policies
• Maintain 1099 records and assist with year-end reporting
• Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice or payment issues
• Prepare check, ACH, and wire payment batches during scheduled AP runs

What they’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Employment type

• Contract

Pay

• $30-$40 an hour based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.