Accounts Payable Clerk

Position Objective

Support Mercy For Animals’ accounting and finance operations via general ledger and month-end close accounting support, accounts payable, payments, and accounts receivable functions to empower the organization to generate accurate financials.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage and process accounts payable (including working with predominantly English speaking vendors), accounts receivable, and team member expenses using our existing financial platforms
• Support the Finance team with recurring account reconciliations and analyses
• Serve as the first point of contact for Finance-related team member questions and third-party requests including managing internal Finance intranet pages and the Finance inbox
• Record journal entries and complete balance sheet account reconciliations to support month-end close
• Explain fluctuations in account activity
• Support internal controls and process improvement to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with financial policies
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Proven experience in similar role
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles