Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist to support our day-to-day financial operations in San Diego.

You will process payments, manage invoices, reconcile AR and AP, and prepare reports while maintaining strict confidentiality and collaborating with departments to resolve billing discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and AR/AP processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Process and post customer payments, prepare invoices and statements.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile AR/AP transactions and verify invoice dimensions.
• Process electronic payments, checks, and wire transfers.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc AR/AP reports.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support audits and resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist to support the organization's day-to-day financial operations. This position is responsible for accurately processing incoming and outgoing payments, managing invoices, reconciling accounts, following up on outstanding balances, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post customer payments and prepare invoices and statements.

• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts.

• Process vendor invoices and ensure payments are accurate and timely.

• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.

• Verify appropriate accounting dimensions for invoices and bills.

• Process electronic payments, checks, and wire transfers.

• Maintain accurate vendor and financial records.

• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc AR/AP reports.

• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.

• Collaborate with departments and vendors to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Three (3)+ years of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and AR/AP processes.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable using Salesforce or similar database systems.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Join LHCDC and help support the strong financial operations behind our work serving the community. See attached job description for more details.