Accounts Payable Accountant

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Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We create affordable and sustainable housing solutions, revitalize neighborhoods, and partner with families to help make the dream of homeownership possible. Since 1986, we have partnered with thousands of volunteers, community organizations, and families with limited incomes to revitalize neighborhoods and provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions. Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara Counties, we are committed to empowering families through successful homeownership and strengthening the communities we call home.

Position Summary

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is essential in ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, helping maintain strong relationships with vendors and supporting our mission of building and preserving affordable housing in the communities we serve. The ideal candidate is organized, responds promptly, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is a hybrid, non-exempt position, with four days per week in the office at 2619 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Executes accounts payable with accuracy and proper authorization. This includes processing vendor invoices and check requests, and issuing payments by ACH, check, or online portal in a timely manner.

      Process expense reports in a prompt and accurate manner

      Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting systems for payment processing in accordance with internal policies and procedures

      Match invoices to purchase orders and contracts, and resolve discrepancies promptly

      Perform monthly reconciliations, including vendor statements and credit card accounts

      Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with organizational and audit requirements

      Maintain organized and accurate records of invoices, payments, and correspondence

      Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues

      Serve as the primary contact for inquiries regarding payments and account status from vendors and internal stakeholders, responding to inquiries in a professional and timely manner

      Support audits by preparing documentation and reports as needed

      Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and tax requirements (e.g. 1099 reporting)

      Assist with month-end and year-end close by reconciling accounts payable records.

      Assist with other accounting and finance functions as assigned

Requirements

      Degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred

      3-5 years of experience in accounts payable in a corporate or construction environment

      Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel, including data analysis and pivot tables.

      Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, including PDF creation, editing, form development, document merging, redaction, and electronic signatures.

      Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly in AP management, including AP workflows, tax compliance (e.g. 1099)

      Experience with ERP systems required; Sage construction accounting software is a plus.

      Experience in project accounting preferred

      Experience utilizing cloud-based software applications and platforms, including remote access

      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

      Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

      Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication skills

      Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

   Commitment to equity, inclusion, and Habitat's mission

      Customer-service mindset when working with internal staff and external vendors

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• 4 days a week at Oakland office
• Primarily office work, repetitive motion associated with computer and office work

Compensation & Benefits:  

Compensation is based on experience. We offer health, vision, and dental insurance to full-time employees and cover 90% of employee premiums, and 50% for spouse, and dependents. We provide a 4% annual salary match to your 403(b)-retirement plan after one year of service, with a three-year cliff vesting. We also offer generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Salary: $32.69-$36.06 per hour, annual equivalent $68,000-$75,000

At Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley diversity and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated. We are committed to building an equitable and culturally diverse organization that is reflective of the multicultural community we live in and serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA, women, and people with disabilities to apply for our employment opportunities. Habitat is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and the applicant's ability to champion Habitat's mission and values. Our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on any basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance, or regulation. 

Note: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as desired