Finance Assistant I - Invoicing, Payroll & Records

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project (BAIHP) in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Finance Assistant I to support the organization’s financial operations. The role includes maintaining financial records, assisting the Bookkeeper with daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

You will help with payroll, invoicing, code reviews, journal entries, and grant-related activities while providing general Finance Department support to promote timely accounting processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; higher degrees preferred.
• 1-3 years of finance/accounting experience required.
• Valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices with PO and receipts.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with internal departments and vendors.
• Process credit card transactions with proper documentation and coding.
• Support payroll by handling timesheets and related docs.
• Maintain organized financial records and document retention.
• Provide purchasing and payment processing support, cross-trained in finance functions.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accounting records.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with grant-related budgeting and tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Finance or Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

CIMS

Job description

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project (BAIHP) in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Finance Assistant I to support the organization’s financial operations. The role includes maintaining financial records, assisting the Bookkeeper with daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

You will help with payroll, invoicing, code reviews, journal entries, and grant-related activities while providing general Finance Department support to promote timely accounting processes.