Accounting Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Los Angeles, California. This role focuses on vendor payment processing, file uploads, and other essential accounts payable tasks for a nonprofit organization. If you have a strong background in accounting and advanced Excel skills, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor payments by reviewing invoices, exporting data from an Access database, and reformatting information in Excel for accuracy.

• Prepare and convert payment files into plain text format for seamless uploads to Citi National Bank.

• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.

• Support accounts payable operations, including payment file uploads, timesheet collection, and payment processing.

• Collaborate with California regional centers to coordinate and upload payment files for government-funded programs.

• Provide database support or troubleshooting using relevant systems, as needed.

• Ensure all financial reports and files are free of errors and meet compliance standards.• Proven experience in accounting, with a focus on accounts payable and vendor payment processing.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data formatting and conversion.

• Familiarity with Citi National Bank upload processes is highly desirable.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial documentation and reporting.

• Ability to work effectively with nonprofit accounting systems and government-funded program requirements.

• Knowledge of SQL or database management is a plus.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle a part-time schedule of 30 hours per week.