Accounts Payable Associate

Austin Habitat for Humanity is the forward-thinking Affordable Homeownership provider in the Austin area. Through faith in action, we engage the community in building homes, community, and hope. Join our service-oriented team to help build a better Austin.
AHFH MISSION
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

VISION
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

OUR CORE VALUES
Forward Thinking
Collaborative
Service Oriented

COMPANY PAID BENEFITS:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term, long-term disability
• 12 paid holidays/year
• 10 paid vacation days/year
• 10 paid sick days/year
• 3 personal time off days/year
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• 20% employee discount on ReStore purchases

JOB SUMMARY:
As a member of the Finance team reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Associate will work closely with management and staff on a wide variety of daily activities to support the accounting and financial reporting needs of Austin Habitat for Humanity and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
• Adheres to Agency policy and procedures
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and upholds organizational core values
• Works in collaboration with supervisor and staff to implement organizational strategic goals
• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enters all AP invoices according to contract specifications and submits for approval
• Engages with vendors via phone and email to address inquiries and resolve issues efficiently
• Reconciles vendor files for accuracy and completeness
• Generates 1099’s annually
• Process monthly spending reports for both AP and ReStore
• Assists with timely month-end and year-end close as well as performs AP monthly account reconciliations
• Identify areas of improvement in accounting processes and collaborate with AHFH Accounting team with a goal of improving effectiveness and efficiency of Finance department
• Assist with risk management program and insurance claims
• Support the preparation of audit documentation and tax returns

Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree with significant coursework in accounting, business or related field. AND/OR

• 1-3 years general accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable
• Demonstrates proficiency with automated accounting software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to produce high quality work
• This position will float between two separate locations. Mon/Th/Fri at the AHFH Corporate Office located at 500 W Ben White Blvd. Tu/Wed at Construction Warehouse located on South US-183 in Austin TX.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with finance software systems including NetSuite and SquareWorks

COMPENSATION :

• $22-$24/hourly commensurate with experience

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS 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 position.
While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to spend the majority of the day on their feet; required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls. They will reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics 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 exposed to prevailing weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Austin Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.