Joni and Friends

Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAgoura Hills, CA, USA$24 - $27 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith.
Require 4+ years of experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable processing, a basic understanding of bookkeeping (debits and credits), fundamental general ledger accounting, and basic account reconciliations.
Be comfortable learning new systems, generating reports, and using artificial intelligence when appropriate.
Be able to adapt to change, initiate problem resolution, organize and prioritize varied daily tasks with multiple deadlines, work independently, maintain accuracy and confidentiality, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Have strong general computer skills and competent working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
Be available to work at the Agoura Hills office on the hybrid schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in office; Wednesday and Friday remote.
Model Joni and Friends’ Christian beliefs and practices during working and nonworking hours; support staff and volunteers in following Christ; engage with people living with disabilities in a manner consistent with the ministry’s mission; participate in or lead prayer and worship; affirm the Statement of Faith annually; uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values; and actively attend a church whose statement of faith does not contradict Joni and Friends’ Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

Perform accounts payable responsibilities primarily using the Ramp platform, including reviewing and correcting coding, expenditure approvals, and 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 complete the CDTFA annual reconciliation.
Maintain assigned vendor accounts and relationships.
Reconcile vendor statements and various accounts by identifying posting errors or omissions and applying appropriate accounting practices.
Work with the supervisor to administer the corporate Visa and American Express credit card program and related reporting.
Prepare and file 1099 and related forms with support from the supervisor.
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 year-end financial close processes, the annual audit, tax 990 documentation, and other assigned requests.
Respond to internal requests regarding accounts payable issues and work with other departments to resolve them.
Perform other assigned duties and projects to support department and organizational needs.

Desired Qualifications

Non-profit accounting experience is preferred but not required.
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.
Specific experience with Sage Intacct accounting and Ramp expense management platforms is a strong plus.
Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically the Joni and Friends mission is desirable.

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 omissions and 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.

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