Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

We are looking for a meticulous Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable to support a nonprofit organization in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage a busy payables workload while contributing to core accounting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting. The role offers the chance to work in a fully onsite setting and partner with internal teams to maintain accurate, timely financial operations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a large volume of accounts payable transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Examine invoices and related documentation to confirm proper coding, approvals, and compliance with internal procedures before payment processing.
• Record journal entries and assist in keeping general ledger activity organized and up to date.
• Reconcile accounts regularly, investigate variances, and work through outstanding issues to ensure clean financial records.
• Produce and maintain recurring financial reports related to payables, membership revenue, and other accounting activity.
• Contribute to month-end close by preparing schedules, supporting reconciliations, and assisting with reporting requirements.
• Partner with departments and external vendors to address payment questions, correct discrepancies, and improve resolution times.
• Maintain organized accounting records and uphold established internal controls, policies, and documentation standards.
• Provide broader accounting assistance and participate in special assignments as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable within a high-volume processing environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Oracle PeopleSoft or a similar enterprise accounting platform.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, and creating basic financial reports.
• High level of accuracy in data entry with close attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks effectively, and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit, membership-based, education, government, or union environment is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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