Accounts Payable Clerk II

Accounts Payable Clerk II

Finance / Accounting

At Father Joe’s Villages, strong financial operations are critical to sustaining programs that serve individuals and families on their journey out of homelessness. Behind every successful program is a foundation of accurate, timely, and responsible financial management. Our Accounts Payable team plays a key role in maintaining that foundation, ensuring vendors are paid accurately, financial records are reliable, and resources are managed in alignment with our mission. Every day, this team supports operational continuity by processing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and helping the organization meet its financial and compliance obligations.

What Success Looks Like

This is a high-volume, detail-driven role within a fast-paced accounting environment. Successful team members are highly organized, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. Success in this role means consistently processing invoices and payments accurately and on time, supporting vendor relationships through responsive communication, and contributing to smooth financial workflows across multiple entities. You will help ensure compliance, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support the efficiency of the organization’s broader financial operations.

The Role

• Process high volumes of invoices and credits accurately within the accounting system
• Verify invoice coding, approvals, and alignment with internal policies and procedures
• Prepare and process accounts payable payments, including ACH and check runs
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and ACH banking information
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiriesregardinginvoice status and payment timing
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and escalate issues as needed
• Support year-end activities, including preparation of 1099 reporting
• Review accounts payable aging and follow up on outstanding items to ensuretimelyresolution
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Purchasing and Finance, to support workflow continuity
• Process reimbursements, check requests, and other financial transactions
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation and support audit readiness and compliance standards
• Identifyopportunities for process improvement and support implementation of workflow enhancements

Desirable Candidate Profile

• Vocational or technical training in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Experience working in accounting systems; NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, coding, and payment execution
• Understanding of GAAP principles related to accounts payable and expense recognition
• Attention to detail and ability to process high volumes of financial transactions accurately
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet recurring deadlines
• Ability to reconcile accounts,identifydiscrepancies, and resolve issues effectively
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive financial data
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and supporting mission-driven work with professionalism and integrity

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, position supporting finance and accounting operations. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with standard business hours Monday through Friday. Employees are expected to work onsite three days per week and may work remotely up to two days per week, based on business needs. Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods, including month-end close, audit preparation, and year-end reporting cycles.