Accounts Payable Representative (Part-Time

Salary Details

Benefits:

• Paid holidays (when scheduled to work)
• Paid sick leave
• Free, daily, catered lunch

Posted: 03-Aug-26

Location:

Carlsbad, California

Type:
Part Time

Salary: $24.50 - $27.50 per hour

Categories:
Accounting

Benefits:

• Paid holidays (when scheduled to work)
• Paid sick leave
• Free, daily, catered lunch

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work:
In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

The AP Representative plays a crucial role in meeting the day-to-day needs of the School’s Business Office. This position requires trustworthiness with confidential information, flexibility, and a willingness to serve in various aspects of the business. The AP Representative should be a strong communicator, a self-starter, and possess a demonstrated ability to multi-task and switch between functions seamlessly. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, a team player, and have experience working in an office setting, preferably in accounting.

(include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Maintain vendor accounts and relations
• Code and enter invoices and check requests
• Upload csv. files to issue payments through 3rd party payment processor
• Handle vendor-related inquiries and issues
• Process 1099s tax return for vendor at calendar year end
• Create and maintain a weekly payables report for management review
• Communicate regularly with budget managers, the Controller, and the CFO/OO regarding upcoming payments and outstanding invoices

• Enter checks into the Positive Pay system to prevent fraud and ensure secure payment processing
• Reissue stale-dated checks, and manage disbursement cancellations as needed
• Reconcile payments received via Venmo for student led initiatives ensuring accuracy and communication to stakeholders
• Provide support and assistance during financial audit for inquiries related to accounts payable functions.
• Keep track of recurring vendors for proper monthly accruals
• Assist with quarterly use tax returns for payables that require sales tax remittance
• Collaborate with filing business property tax returns for fixed asset invoices
• Review credit card transaction and maintain filing of receipts for reconciliation process

• Support the Accounting Manager during the month-end close process by gathering necessary documentation and assisting with additional tasks to facilitate an efficient close
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the accounting files by fiscal year
• Other administrative duties as assigned

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or other administrative role
• Proven track record of excellent work ethic, strong communication skills, personal drive, ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Able to relate well with all School constituents and to provide timely and friendly service

• Possess knowledge of and demonstrated experience:
• Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Google Docs
• Database software
• Analytical mindset to evaluate process improvements and experience with systems implementation is preferred

Pacific Ridge School is a college preparatory co-educational independent school, offering a rich and challenging program to 685 students in grades 6-12. Pacific Ridge School opened in 2007; finished its permanent high school building in 2010, and its athletic center in 2012. We opened a permanent middle school/administration building and STEAM Arts and Technology Center in 2015. Most recently, we completed our gorgeous Innovation Center & Library.

Please visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information on our mission and programs.