Position Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist
Program/Dept.: Agency Administration / Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Director of Finance and Accounting
Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $26 - $28 hourly/DOE + Full Benefits Package

Agency Description: Caminar is founded in San Mateo, California, in 1964, Caminar’s thriving programs and services serve more than 14,000 individuals annually across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, and Butte Counties. Our nonprofit organization’s portfolio of behavioral health and supportive services empowers and supports individuals and families to move toward resilience, wellness, and independence.

Position Description: Under supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the AP Coordinator is responsible for the full cycle Accounts Payable function, including cost accounting, auditing expenses; maintaining accounting records, and providing support relating to day-to-day operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for high volume, full cycle Accounts Payable processing.
• Open, review, sort, scan, and obtain approvals on all new A/P invoices and check requests.
• Process weekly payment run.
• Audit all entries for coding and proper authorization level in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Enter all vouchers into MIP Accounting system and prepare batch entry reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain A/P system records including but not limited to collection of W9’s, assignment of payment terms, and vendor information.
• Prepare and distribute Form 1099 and other related tax forms.
• Audit employee expenses to ensure compliance with corporate policy before paying. Process expense reports and reimbursements for employees and petty cash.
• Proactively resolve issues with vendors pertaining to Accounts Payable.
• Assist with annual audits by providing proper backups.
• Participate in promoting a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned Director of Finance and Accounting.

Requirements, Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution is required.
• 1-3 years of experience with Accounts payable function is required. .
• Ability to work independently in fast paced, high-volume, complex and dynamic environment.
• Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Oral and written communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written correspondence and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
• Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Special Requirements and Benefit:

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.

Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under agency policies

• 50% working remotely
• Full benefit - 401K, dental, vision, vacation, fully pay sick leave

How to Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@caminar.org (include “PAS” in the subject header of your email). No Phone Calls Please.

Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented mental health services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site at www.caminar.org