Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerAbout Us: San Francisco Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing culturally competent, high-quality medical care, mental health services, education, and outreach. We are a safety-net for the LGBTQ community, the unsheltered community, people who use substances, and those with mental health needs. We are an anchor-organization for San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood and we also lead regional, statewide, and national programming.We believe that everyone deserves access to the highest quality care served with dignity and respect!About You:You focus and center your work around giving a high level of service.You are empathetic, responding to any situation with compassion and curiosity.You are driven by your own internal integrity as well as that of the agency.You have a justice and equity mind-set.You feel that everyone deserves dignity and respect.You pay attention to details no matter how big or small.Position Description: The Procurement and Payment Manager (PPM) is a take‐charge role at API‐SFCHC's Finance and Accountability Department (FAD). PM manages the end‐to‐end Procure‐to‐Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring seamless integration from procurement to invoice management and timely payment. The PPM drives both operational excellence and fiscal accountability in accordance with API‐SFCHC policies and spending controls and standards. The PPM monitors and tracks cash deposits and banking activities. The PPM reviews the invoice and purchase requisitions processed in Microix by the department business unit managers.Essential Duties: Procurement and ContractsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating payment terms when necessary.Identify potential suppliers, conduct thorough comparatives, bids and cooperative group discountsNegotiate for nonprofit discounts and tax exemptions.Conduct market analysis and comparative studies to identify cost‐saving opportunities.Collects, updates and retains third‐party contracts, W‐9 and banking information.Administer and manage the Microix procurement, purchasing, and invoice‐management platform. Tremendous card incentive ordering, purchasing card and Wyndham bookings.Invoice and Expense managementManage the full P2P process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to API‐SFCHC policies on disbursements, controls, procurement and contracts.Initiate NACHA [national ACH automation] payment platform weekly and live check run.Review and post invoices and payment requests to proper accounting codes combination‐code, department, division, contract or fund source.Maintain accurate and organized accounting records, review aging reports and vendor general ledger.Validate and verify that all bank debits and payments are accurate, complete and timely recorded onto MIP daily.Implement and monitor internal controls over accounts payable to prevent errors and fraud.Prepare and analyze payable reports, identifying areas for improvement and process optimization.Collaboration, teamwork and managementEnsure expenses are accurately posted documented to meet closing deadlines of the 10th day of each month.Supervise and provide guidance to procurement and payment requestersCollaborate with program management and other departments on proper GL coding, distribution, and required documentation.Assist with audits, fiscal monitoring and desk reviews providing necessary documentation and scheduleIdentify opportunities for process improvements implementing changes to streamline workflow and redundancy free processesProvides training to Business Unit Managers on proper coding and expense distributionParticipate in group meetings, new funding opportunity [NFO] kick‐offs and program fiscal monitoring review.Cross functional collaboration with other units in FAD – such as payroll, contracts and grants management and compliance‐and agency‐wide to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure smooth workflow and effective communication.Promote day‐one preparedness, paperless accounting, real‐time reports and access to information and documents.Minimum QualificationsAssociate or junior college degree is a must with concentration in Accounting or Business AdministrationMinimum of 5 years in accounts payable.Experience in nonprofit expense accounting.Excellent written and oral communication skills.High sense or of urgency and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.Act with accuracy, consistency and timeliness.Work well independently and as part of a team.Highly ethical, excellent business acumen, uncompromising and trustworthy.Commit to 8hrs, M-F on‐siteBenefitsCompetitive compensationComprehensive health, vision, and dental insuranceCompany sponsored life, and long‐term disability insuranceGenerous paid time off including paid holidaysCompany-sponsored retirement planOpportunities for professional growth and developmentEEOC Statement San Francisco Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. San Francisco Community Health Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability status, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr