We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team in Santa Barbara, California. This role involves supporting daily financial operations, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, and assisting with special projects as needed. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a collaborative attitude, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process cash receipts, including accurate fund coding and batching.<br>• Monitor daily bank account activity and provide wire specifications for donor-related gift entries.<br>• Input accounts payable invoices into financial systems for timely processing.<br>• Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Update fee schedules and allocation pools for specific funds.<br>• Generate monthly reports such as budget-to-actual operating expenses and fund-specific analyses.<br>• Reconcile gift and grant records across multiple databases on a monthly basis.<br>• Act as a backup for processing accounts payable and grant disbursements.<br>• Support donor relations by assisting with gift recording and preparing quarterly fund statements.<br>• Assist in maintaining records and reports for external grants and special projects.
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Santa Maria, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and supporting overall accounting functions. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment while enhancing your expertise in accounts payable and financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage accounts payable processes, including matching invoices with purchase orders and issuing checks.<br>• Prepare and process bank deposits to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Enter accounting data and invoices efficiently and accurately using 10-key and keyboard.<br>• Communicate with various locations to address and resolve inter-company accounting discrepancies.<br>• Support the accounting team in performing routine and ad hoc financial tasks.<br>• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel and Sage100 to streamline accounting processes.<br>• Assist with check runs and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.<br>• Ensure proper coding of invoices and account documentation.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management to support day-to-day operations.
We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes by managing invoices, coding transactions, and maintaining accurate records. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys working with numbers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring all necessary approvals and documentation are in place.<br>• Code invoices correctly to align with company standards and financial guidelines.<br>• Perform regular check runs to ensure timely payments to vendors.<br>• Collaborate with team members to address discrepancies and resolve payment issues.<br>• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records.<br>• Assist in preparing reports related to invoice processing and payment activities.<br>• Verify vendor information and reconcile accounts as needed.<br>• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.<br>• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to address inquiries.<br>• Contribute to the optimization of accounts payable workflows and procedures.
Responsibilities<br>• Provide timely responses to customer billing inquiries via phone and email<br>• Collaborate with other departments to optimize the customer experience while resolving billing cases<br>• Utilize SalesForce and Zoura to manage all customer interaction and inquiries<br>• Apply customer payments accurately and timely<br>• Ensure accounts with collection issues are identified early and resolution acted upon immediately<br>• Reconcile customer accounts and keep AR current and accurate<br>• Provide ongoing collection efforts on all past due accounts<br>• Assist with invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing for all AppFolio customers<br>• Bank deposits are accurately processed via desktop check deposit<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to mitigate risk and enhance customer experience<br><br>What We’re Looking For<br>• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment<br>• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy<br>• Strong analytical capabilities for advanced problem-solving<br>• Exceptional customer relationship building skills<br>• Infectious enthusiasm for getting the job done efficiently and accurately, but remain calm under pressure<br>• Excellent written and oral communication skills<br>• Strong curiosity and desire to learn<br>• Raises the customer experience with all decisions<br>Must-Haves<br>• 2+ years of experience in customer service<br>• 2+ years of experience in billing or accounting team functions<br>• 2+ years of experience in collections and cash application<br>• Intermediate knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM system<br>• Experience with Zuora or other billing software preferred<br>• Excellent written and oral communication skills<br>• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment<br>• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team<br>• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills<br>• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
