Description This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment. Schedule - Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a private, non-profit organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable Administrator works closely with the Finance Manager and supports all aspects of the accounts payable process, including vendor and invoice management, check preparation, cash handling/banking, and general accounting duties. Requirements • Associate degree in business or financial field preferred. • Two or more years’ experience in accounts payable/banking and cash handling functions required. • Attention to detail – high accuracy in data entry and numerical analysis. • Strong professional communication with vendors, internal teams, and external partners. • Working knowledge of accounting systems (ERP experience preferred). • Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online). • Willing and able to complete all essential responsibilities and other duties as assigned. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation. Skills • Invoice Processing – Review, code and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensure accurate general ledger coding and appropriate approval. • Payment Execution – Prepare and process checks, ACH Payments, and wire transfers, managing the payment schedule to avoid late fees. • Vendor account reconciliation - Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding payment issues. • Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data entry). • Expense Management – process and verify employee charge card expenses. • Compliance – Assist with annual audit requirements. • Identify and communicate best practices for storing and filing payment records. • Organized with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Time management - ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively solve problems. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal). • Solid proficiency with various technologies and willingness to continually learn. • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software preferred. Benefits • Paid time off (with increases over years of service). • Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more. • 401K and Roth retirement plans with up to 5% matching. • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more. • Opportunities for growth. • Paid training and education. • Staff recognition and appreciation.