Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable & Claims

Description

Riverside

Non-Exempt

Accounting

Chief Financial Officer

Temporary, Part-Time

20 Hours Per Week

$25.00

Path of Life Ministries (POLM) is a 501c3 organization serving those experiencing homelessness in the greater Riverside area. Our strategy is to provide a holistic system of care in an integrated, seamless manner for individuals and families, leading them from a place of crisis to a life of stability and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to walk people home. We seek talented and compassionate individuals able to thrive in a high-capacity and complex landscape of providing human services in a non-profit setting.

Performs accounting functions under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and assists in the coordination of duties that ensure POLM programs are compliant in both fiscal and contractual policies and guidelines.

• Receive all invoices, stamp, assign GL code, attach supporting documentation if applicable, and obtain correct approval(s) prior to entry into the accounting system.
• Ensure the proper collection and documentation of receipts, Purchase Requisition s, and check requests with oversight by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Prompt monthly allocation of all payables that require processing across multiple funding sources or “Jobs” (Contracts).
• Input bills into Quick Books Premier Financial System.
• Update weekly Petty Cash Account EFT expenses into Quick Books from the bank account and reconcile purchases.
• Perform weekly check preparation and obtain correct signatures.
• Prepare checks for mailing, claims processing, and maintain filing system.
• Accurate tracking of voided cancelled and/or stopped checks in the Voided Check Registry in Excel.
• Review Accounts Payables Summary Report weekly to ensure accuracy of all expenses entered into the accounting system.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Review Quick Books accounts in relation to billable expenses to meet contractual requirements for monthly claims billing.
• Prepare and track claims of various contracts according to the written standards issued by grantors.
• Be up-to-date on current claim/billing requirements for each assigned contract.
• Be up-to-date on current allocation assignments for staff in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer, Fiscal Team and CEO.
• Submit all claims early or on-time to the various assigned agencies.
• Log claims in the shared data-base for Administrative access.
• Assist with making corrections and adjustments to processed billing that are identified during the monthly audits.
• Research A/R inquires as needed.
• Assist with AR, Payroll and AP file and claim audits as necessary.
• Report to Chief Financial Officer and advise of changes to claims billing processes.

• Assist Chief Financial Officer in monthly closing procedures and documentation for compliance to fiscal policies and procedures for internal and external grant requirements.
• Research A/P inquires as needed.
• Assist with AR, AP, file and claim audits as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prepare A/P related correspondence that may include forms, reports and memos as needed.
• Clerical functions relating to copy machines and related tools & equipment, filing and file archiving.
• Special projects, as assigned.
• Assist with Annual Audit procedures, as needed and as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Path of Life Ministries is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Accounting and/or Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.
• Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Word, Excel, Acrobat, Quickbooks, etc.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and strong…