Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jul 10, 2026
1 accounts payable specialist req jobs found
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate payment and recording of transactions with our vendors. Your responsibilities will include data entry of accounts payable vouchers, processing check runs, and reconciling various accounting reports. You will also provide essential administrative support to our agency programs, creditors, and clientele, helping us achieve our mission of supporting the community.
What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Has 2-5 years of experience in accounts payable or similar position.
- Has a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
As an Accounts Payable Specialist you will:
- Accurately enter accounts payable vouchers into the accounting system.
- Process employee travel requests, reconciliations, and reimbursements.
- Analyze expenses and handle petty cash replenishment requests.
- Resolve vendor and staff inquiries professionally.
- Maintain and organize accounts payable registers and journals.
- Process payments to vendors and complete check runs on schedule.
- Reconcile vendor statements and post transactions to the General Ledger.
- Assist during audit periods with data collection and preparation.
- Maintain filing system in accordance with departmental procedures.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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About Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low income individuals and families become self-sufficient. We provide a wide range of community-based programs, such as childcare, early childhood education, homeless services, veteran services, health services and much more. Our purpose is to foster positive change in our community and to create a more equitable society. We are passionate about our work and strive to be innovative in our approach. We are proud to be making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
When you join us, you become part of a community of dedicated, passionate, and diverse individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. We offer a supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment. A place where you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion to help individuals and families become more self-sufficient.
If you are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a real difference in people’s lives, we invite you to join us!