Accounts Payable Specialist

Description If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

We’ll pay you an annual salary of $45,000 to $50,000.

About the Job

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the organization's accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, compliance with internal policies, and efficient vendor payments. This full-time role works closely with the finance team and other departments to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Process and verify invoices and credit card transactions, ensuring proper approvals, coding, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments via ACH, check or other approved payment methods.
• Maintain accurate vendor records in Financial Edge, including W-9s and payment terms.
• Reconcile AP transactions and vendor statements; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate outstanding invoice and aging reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate 1099 reporting.
• Monitor the accounts payable email inbox to process invoices and respond to inquiries.
• Manage and reconcile postage and bulk mailing accounts.
• Review and verify employee reimbursements.
• Assist with audits and year-end reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process. will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Competency

• Associate’s degree in accounting (or higher) or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of accounts payable or related experience (nonprofit experience a plus).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.