Accounts Payable Specialist

This full-time temporary position will go until February, 2027 with the possibility of extending through mid-April, 2027. ...Duties: Perform Accounts Payable responsibilities primarily utilizing the Ramp platform. This includes reviewing data for proper coding (correcting as needed), expenditure approvals and other required documentation Ensure invoices and expense reports include required support such as approvals, business purposes, receipts and proof of delivery as applicable Complete quarterly and year-end sales tax returns and reporting for several states and CDTFA annual reconciliation Maintain vendor accounts and relationships as assigned by supervisor Reconcile vendor statements and various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissionsand applying appropriate accounting practices Working with the supervisor, administer corporate VISA and American Express credit card program and related reporting Responsible for the preparation of and filing of 1099 and related forms with support from the supervisor Take initiative to investigate and resolve accounts payable issues including responding to Accounting service ticket issues within areas of responsibility File, maintain and distribute accounting documents, records, and reports as needed Assist with monthly status reports and monthly closings, including identifying monthly accruals Assist with the year-end financial close processes, with annual audit and tax 990 documentation, and other requests as assigned by the supervisor Respond timely and appropriately to internal requests regarding Accounts Payable issues and work effectively with other departments to resolve issues Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs Qualifications: Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry Require 4+ years of experience in full cycle Accounts Payable processing, basic understanding of bookkeeping (debits and credits) and fundamental general ledger accounting, including basic account reconciliations Non-profit accounting experience preferred but not required Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance is strongly preferred Comfortable learning new systems, generating reports and using AI (Artificial Intelligence) when appropriate Quick to adapt to change and initiate problem resolution Good interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, a team player, and self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently Must have a strong sense of confidentiality Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook are required. Specific experience with the Sage Intacct accounting and Ramp expense management platforms would be a strong plus Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically the Joni and Friends mission is desirable Compensation for the temporary position is $24.00 - $27.00 per hour and you must be available to work at our Agoura Hills office on our hybrid schedule (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday- in office, and Wednesday and Friday- remote)

EMPLOYEE MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities. All employees do this, regardless of their specific role, by: Modeling Joni and Friends' Christian beliefs and practices to advance our gospel mission during working hours and nonworking hours Supporting fellow staff and volunteers at Joni and Friends in following Christ, by praying for each other, sharing Scripture and setting an example of how to live a faithful Christian life Engaging in the lives of people living with disabilities with love, dignity, and in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel. Participating or leading in prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches Affirming the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engaging in any conduct or promoting any religious beliefs inconsistent with such beliefs Upholding and advancing Joni and Friends' Mission and Vision through a focus on our Values. Actively attending a church that has a statement of faith that does not contradict Joni and Friends' Statement of Faith Joni and Friends seeks to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do together as a Christian community. Employment at Joni and Friends is not only a job but a ministry and a calling from God. #J-18808-Ljbffr Joni and Friends