Organization:Position Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Finance & Accounting
Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting: On-site
Reports To: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Pay Range: $27.00-$30.00/hour
Total Compensation:
- Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
- Generous employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work:
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (when on scheduled work days), plus floating holidays
- 2 Wellness Days annually to support mental wellness
Position Overview: Join our dynamic accounting team supporting the San Diego community through JFS! As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will assist with daily operations in the Accounting Department and collaborate with all organization departments. Your role ensures accounting deadlines are met and information is accurate.
Responsibilities:
- Enter, verify, and process daily invoices for approval using PaperSave software
- Process month-end and year-end accruals
- Handle bank deposits
- Conduct weekly check runs
- Provide AP backup for Claims and Audit requests
- Reconcile vendor accounts monthly and research outstanding checks
- Scan, organize electronic documents, and distribute checks twice weekly
- Support monthly recurring rent reconciliation
- Prepare journal entries
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience:
- Familiarity with Financial Edge or similar accounting software
- Experience with PaperSave
- Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years of accounting-related work experience
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly sit, talk, and hear
- Frequently use hands, fingers, and arms
- Occasionally stand and walk
- Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds
- Requires close vision
- Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities
How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume through the specified application link.
Important Notice:
- Resume and cover letter must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- No phone calls, recruiters, or relocation assistance.
- Local candidates only.
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego: Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization committed to building a resilient community. For over 100 years, JFS has provided trusted, life-changing services. We value our employees as the backbone of our Agency and prioritize dignity, respect, and success.
Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.