Accounts Payable Supervisor jobs in San Diego, CA

Position Title:  Accounts Payable Supervisor

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Finance and Accounting

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Exempt

Worksite settings: Onsite

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Pay Range:  $73,000 to $78,000/year

Total Compensation: 

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Finance & Accounting team as the Accounts Payable Supervisor. In this role, you have the opportunity to interact with all Accounting Department members to support various accounting functions and be responsible for performing all functions of accounts payable.  Works closely and supervise three AP Clerks on daily processing and ensuring all AP transactions are recorded accurately and timely to meet deadlines. Works closely and assists the Accounting Manager on month-end and year-end close process, receive project assignments, and respond to requests for financial information and analysis.  Interacts with management personnel to obtain supporting documentation required for accounting items and resolve A/P related issues/problems.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activity related to Accounts Payable
• Annual 1099 reporting
• Accounts Payable prepaids and accruals management
• AP GL related monthly reconciliations
• Resolve accounting technical issues for the AP Team
• Ensuring all AP transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Assists with the month-end and year-end close process
• Responsible for specific accruals and account reconciliations
• Process some AP Invoices with large distribution as Journal Entries
• Maintains an up-to-date AP procedural manual
• Responsible for Credit Card management and accrual of expenses
• Backup assistance for the Staff Accountant position when necessary: updating daily cash reconciliation, processing cash receivable, setting up new vendors, etc
• Responsible for AP Audit and Claim Requests
• Performs special analyses and special projects as requested by the Accounting Manager
• Create and maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere within the team and externally
• Performing other duties, as assigned

Skills/Experience/Abilities that are a Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in accounting or finance
• 5 years accounting experience
• 3 years of experience AP full cycle and Month End Close
• Excellent supervisory interpersonal skills, including good communication skills, listening skills and professional attitude
• Experience in non-profit is highly preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts, theories, practices and analysis techniques
• Must be proficient and skilled in various PC software applications, accounting packages, and Outlook
• Must be proficient in advanced Excel features such as pivot tables and V-lookups
• Must possess solid analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills in order to effectively identify accounting problems and develop appropriate courses of action
• Must have ability to develop and train staff
• Must be able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, insurance, and willingness to drive off-site as required

Skills/Abilities we’d like you to Have:

• Familiarity using Financial Edge, or similar accounting software
• Non-profit work experience
• Ability to extract data from reports
• Desire to work both independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.