Accounts Payable Specialist
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and self-starting Accounts Payable Specialist to be an integral part of the Finance and Operations team. This role will support the finance, accounting, and operations groups through payment processing, expense tracking, and operations support. A strong candidate will have a high attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and strong customer service skills to support our program teams to carry out the mission of the organization.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
This role will report to the Finance Manager.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
End Date: 12/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
- Review and process invoices and reimbursement requests for operations.
- Lead receipt collection processes.
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel for the purpose of reporting expenditures.
- Assist with day to day transactions including processing invoices and tracking expenditures while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Provide support in financial reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU:
- Background in or knowledge of finance and accounting
- 1-3 years accounts payable experience
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong excel and Microsoft office skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to work long hours, when necessary
- Ability to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality
- Experience with BILL payment platform highly desired
- Experience with Expensify highly desired
- A good sense of humor and the ability to be flexible
- Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting
SALARY INFORMATION:
The hourly rate for this position is set at $29.81/hour.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
- Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
- Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
- $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
- Flexible spending account for dependent care
- Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.5 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.