Fiscal Assistant POS

San Andreas Regional; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Dental and vision for dependents

CalPERS pension plan

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join the Fiscal Department. The role emphasizes accurate processing of invoices, payments, and financial records with independence and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include preparing and checking invoices, posting checks, responding to emails and calls, filing, data entry, and assisting in accounting reports. The position supports collaboration across departments and ensures timely financial processing.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade with three years of experience in accounts payable.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a 10-key adding machine by touch.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with the public.
• Intermediate Excel and basic Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check invoices; respond in a timely manner to emails and phone calls; post checks; file invoices, supporting documents and other material; make arithmetical calculations; establish good working relationships with other departments; perform all required clerical duties and process invoices for payment; assist in preparing and reviewing accounting reports; prepare and verify computer input and output; enter data into the computer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Communication

Collaboration

Arithmetic

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma and 3 years accounts payable experience

Tools

Excel

Word

10-key by touch

Job description

Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives.

Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.

Job Summary:

While maintaining good public relations with the community and implementing the goals of the Agency, this position is to handle complex accounting and clerical tasks in the Fiscal Department using independent judgment and initiative in keeping or reviewing Agency, financial records.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and check invoices; respond in a timely manner to emails and phone calls; post checks; file invoices, supporting documents and other material; make arithmetical calculations; establish good working relationships with other departments; perform all required clerical duties and process invoices for payment; assist in preparing and reviewing accounting reports; prepare and verify computer input and output; enter data into the computer. Perform other related duties as assigned.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.

Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

You'll also enjoy:

• Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
• Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays!
• Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
• Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
• We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience. And that’s just the beginning — explore the full list of benefits on our careers website! (**Benefits apply to eligible employees.)

Requirements

Education:

An employee in this classification must have training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with three years of experience in an accounts payable position.

Special Skills and Knowledge and Other Qualifications:

This position requires knowledge of accounts payable, the methods of record keeping and filing and the knowledge of practices and terminology used in financial clerical work; ability to reason logically and accurately and to make arithmetical computations; must be able to follow instructions and establish practices and procedures; must be able to operate a 10-key adding machine by touch. Must have good communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and interact professionally with the public; must know general goals of SARC developmental disabilities programs. Knowledge of Intermediate Microsoft Excel and basic Microsoft Word required.