Puente is looking for a part-time Accounting Clerk in Pescadero, CA. The role involves providing comprehensive support to the accounting/finance department. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits, credit cards, and backing up grant-related tasks. The position requires on-site work for a minimum of 1 day per week, with potential telecommuting options. In addition, the role involves collaborating with internal and external accounting teams, participating in organizational events, and offering support as needed.

About Puente de la Costa Sur

Puente’s mission is to foster wellness and prosperity in the San Mateo County South Coast communities of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio by promoting and advocating for equitable access to education, health, and economic security. Its vision is to carry out its mission until the South Coast is an inclusive and thriving community where people embrace diversity and equity.

Qualifications

Minimum education AA degree OR At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
Ideal to have familiarity with and/or experience within a nonprofit environment
Competent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex information and data visually and orally in a concise, effective, and engaging way
Familiarity with or willingness to learn accounting software; Fund EZ, preferred
Experience working in a hybrid environment, preferred
Ability to work effectively as part of a culturally diverse team
Competent written communication skills in English
Competent skills or willingness to learn Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS
Current California Driver’s License and ability to drive to work related functions in and around Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, San Gregorio, Half Moon Bay and the Bay Area.
Cultural competency to work with community members from diverse backgrounds, class and race

Responsibilities

Accounts payable
- Collect vendor invoices, employee mileage and expense report check requests
- Review backup for insuring accurate coding and approvals
- Enter into accounting systems Accounts Payable module
Credit cards
- Review receipt forms for proper account coding
- Enter into accounting system in a timely manner
Bank deposits
- Prepare deposits for checks received on a regular basis
- Record, code, input into accounting systems
- Distribute deposit records to Puente staff as required
Backup for Grants
- Responsible for collecting backup/reporting needed for government contracts and other required funder reporting
Maintaining filing for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Cards
Assist with annual fiscal audit as assigned by Finance Director
Work closely with internal and external accounting team as needed on a regular basis
Attend staff meetings, retreats, and other meetings as needed and participate in organizational events, including trainings, fundraising and program meetings.
Provide organizational support as needed