Accounts Payable Specialist 1

JFS Altius Farms; Florida; Hybride; USD 36 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work option

Résumé du poste

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, code entries, and payments in our accounting system. This full-time role offers an in-office (hybrid possible) work arrangement with a standard 37.5-hour week.

The position requires 1–3 years of related experience, basic Excel/Word skills, and knowledge of GAAP and AP best practices. You will support the accounting department and ensure timely processing of AP tasks.

Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant education or experience.
• Ability to provide good client and customer service with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word. Experience with computerized accounting software.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP and AP best practices.

Responsabilités

• Obtains appropriate approvals for accounts payable invoices and verifies accuracy.
• Enters coded invoices into accounting software.
• Prints, scans, and coordinates mailing of checks to vendors and responds to AP inquiries.
• Maintains AP vendor files and records in the accounting system.
• Reconciles GL accounts and supports month-end close activities.

Connaissances

Accounts payable

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Time management

Formation

1–3 years related experience

Outils

Accounting software

Description du poste

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JFS is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to include the responsibility of accounts payable and general clerical assistance in the accounting department, compiling amounts owed by the agency to vendors and individuals, and inputting the figures into the accounting system. This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Essential Functions*

• Obtains appropriate approvals for accounts payable invoices. Verifies documentation and accuracy of paperwork.
• Verifies coding provided is in alignment with expense and department being charged for accounts payable invoices and enters them into accounting software.
• Prints, scans, and coordinates mailing of checks to vendors and responds to internal and external requests for AP-related information.
• Maintains accounts payable vendor files, including all electronic records and vendor records in the accounting software system.
• Assures that W9 forms are obtained for applicable 1099 vendors.
• Reconciles GL accounts as assigned.
• Assures that assigned month-end closing activities are completed within the timeframes set.
• Completes data entry functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, journal entries and ACH payments.
• Assures that vendors are provided with JFS sales tax exemption documentation and resolves erroneous billing of sales taxes charged to invoices.
• Coordinates remittance for grant-funded invoices as requested by individual departments, including saving documentation to specified grant folders and emailing payment copies as requested.
• Responsible for processing paper mail in the accounts payable inbox & distributing accounting paper mail to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains a schedule of recurring AP invoices and ensures that payments are made within the due dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience:
• Preferred one to three years of relevant education or experience.
• Other:
• Ability to provide good client and customer service. This job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a cooperative attitude while being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word. Experience with computerized accounting software.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP and AP best practices.

Certification/Licensing

• None.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Work Environment

• In-Office (Hybrid possible) Position: Work is primarily performed in our office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. Position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support agency needs.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequently sitting and typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use standard office equipment.

Physical Effort/lifting

• The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

JFS EEO Statement: JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview:

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community. Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer hours to use in different programs at JFS, and a generous leave program.

Salary Description

$26.00 - $29.00