Accounts Payable Specialist - San Diego Rescue Mission

The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, that it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women and children who have experienced homelessness.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage all accounts payable tasks and provide administrative and clerical support within the Finance department. This role offers significant growth and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate is versatile, eager to learn, and willing to take on various responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Cycle Accounts Payable: Analyze and route incoming invoices; process vendor payments via ACH, vendor portal, and checks.
• Manage AP Aging & Expense Reports:Produce and manage expense reports as needed.
• Accounts Receivable Duties:Post payments received in accounting software; monitor and track rental payments.
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations:Conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Monthly Closing:Assist in the monthly closing process.
• General Ledger Reconciliations:Perform general ledger account reconciliations as needed.
• Annual Processing:Handle annual 1099 and 1098 processing.
• Audit Assistance: Gather and maintain necessary documentation; prepare supporting schedules, confirmations, adjusting journal entries, etc.
• Other Duties:Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of accounts payable experience. Experience with accounting processes and general ledger posting is a plus.
• Preferred experience working in a nonprofit organization and Christian faith-based entity.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAGE Intacct is a plus.
• Expert computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other database systems.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
• Adaptable to change and solution-oriented.
• Strong follow-through and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Embody SDRM's values: Faith, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Practical judgment, sensitivity, and creativity in responding to changing needs.

Additional Requirements:

• The candidate must serve as an advocate for the Mission, support and defend our Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Mission Values.
• A genuine desire to serve the Lord in the ministry of "rescue."
• Intentional participation in spiritual disciplines and practices that continue to grow their relationship with Christ.
• Support a positive Christian faith-based working environment.

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.

You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.