What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Clerk for Non-Profit Organization position at Sisters of the Holy Names?
Company Overview
The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters dedicated to promoting justice and creating community. Our mission-driven organization offers a unique work environment that values compassion, respect, and collaboration. We strive to create a warm and caring atmosphere for our employees, fostering growth and development in all aspects of their lives.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Financial Clerk to join our team in Lake Oswego/Marylhurst office. As a key member of our financial department, you will be responsible for managing accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. You will also perform credit card and bank reconciliations, analyze data inputs, and resolve issues promptly. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and communication, and maintain organized records of all financial transactions for audit purposes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice and expense report processing
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations
• Analyze data inputs and identify discrepancies, resolving issues promptly
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and communication
• Maintain organized records of all financial transactions for audit purposes
• Provide backup for payroll processing
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 2-4 years' experience in accounts payable, preferably with integrated accounting programs like Sage Intacct or comparable software
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, keeping supervisor informed of progress on projects/assignments
Benefits:
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance - we pay 100% of employee-only premiums for full-time employees
• ~11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive salary and benefits package
The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters dedicated to promoting justice and creating community. Our mission-driven organization offers a unique work environment that values compassion, respect, and collaboration. We strive to create a warm and caring atmosphere for our employees, fostering growth and development in all aspects of their lives.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Financial Clerk to join our team in Lake Oswego/Marylhurst office. As a key member of our financial department, you will be responsible for managing accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. You will also perform credit card and bank reconciliations, analyze data inputs, and resolve issues promptly. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and communication, and maintain organized records of all financial transactions for audit purposes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice and expense report processing
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations
• Analyze data inputs and identify discrepancies, resolving issues promptly
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and communication
• Maintain organized records of all financial transactions for audit purposes
• Provide backup for payroll processing
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 2-4 years' experience in accounts payable, preferably with integrated accounting programs like Sage Intacct or comparable software
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, keeping supervisor informed of progress on projects/assignments
Benefits:
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance - we pay 100% of employee-only premiums for full-time employees
• ~11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive salary and benefits package
