Accounts Payable Specialist - Flexible, Remote-Eligible Finance

MFS CASH Oregon; Gresham (OR); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service seeks an Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist at the MFS Civic Office (with some opportunities for remote work). This half-time role (0.5 FTE) supports the Finance Department under the Controller, handling invoices, vendor relations, and GL support.

The position emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration across programs, HR, and IT to ensure timely payments and compliant records.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounts payable experience.
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Financial Edge is highly beneficial.
• Experience with Google Sheets & Drive is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and vendor payments using Financial Edge.
• Maintain vendor records and 1099 issuance.
• Assist with general ledger and AP support.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Collaborate with Programs, HR and IT to resolve issues.
• Transition staff to Purchase Order system.
• Prepare AP aging schedule.
• Support petty cash reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Accounting software

Internal controls

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting

5+ years Accounts Payable experience

Experience with bank credit card management systems

Familiarity with Financial Edge

Tools

Financial Edge

Bank credit card management systems

Job description

Metropolitan Family Service seeks an Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist at the MFS Civic Office (with some opportunities for remote work). This half-time role (0.5 FTE) supports the Finance Department under the Controller, handling invoices, vendor relations, and GL support.

The position emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration across programs, HR, and IT to ensure timely payments and compliant records.