Bay Area Community Services (BACS) provides innovative behavioral health and housing services for teens, adults, older adults, and their families across the Bay Area. We envision a world where all people are healthy, safe, and engaged in community wellness, with access to quality housing. Every year, BACS makes a difference in the lives of more than 12,500 people.
We are expanding our Accounting team! The Accountant - Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely management of vendor billings, analysis and problems, payments and resolution of outstanding balances and the application of payments.
Accounts Payable A/P Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and distribute vendor billings.
• Posts vendor payments by check processing and credit processing.
• Verifies accuracy of invoices by reconciling billings to the general ledger.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Review A/P aging to ensure compliance.
• Account reconciliation.
• Maintain accounts payable vendor files and records.
• Control New Vendor process
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries.
• Research past due payables.
• Resolves vendor accounts by examining payment history to determine if collection letters are accurate
• Researches and negotiates billing reduction claims.
• Summarizes payables by maintaining vendor's accounts, verifying totals, and preparing reports.
• Maintains good relations with vendors and service providers.
• Assists other accounting areas when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable A/P Competencies:

• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• MS Excel analysis
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized and good problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in fast paced environment.
• Maintains a customer service and strength-based orientation. Embraces diversity in all aspects.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Is adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Ensures confidentiality with respect to organizational or client information and data.
• Expresses facts and ideas verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and organized manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications of Word, Outlook and systems-based documentation platforms.

Accounts Payable A/P Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Associate Degree in Accounting plus three (3) years of general accounting experience. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to learn to work with different accounting software programs, particularly the MIP Accounting System.
• Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.

Additional Requirements: Position requires a valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
Accounts Payable A/P Compensation and Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation: $34-40/hour DOE.
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
• 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off.
• 403b plan. BACS matching contribution after 1 year of service..
• After 1 years of services $3,000 per year student loan debt, tuition or continuing education costs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
• One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years - not charging PTO.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

BACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer