ON-SITE Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable)

Join our Finance team and play an important role in keeping our day-to-day financial operations running smoothly!

At Mendocino Community Health Centers (MCHC), you'll join a team that values Compassion, Integrity, and Service. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative culture, and the chance to be part of something bigger - improving lives through healthcare.

MCHC Is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and supporting a busy Finance Team. The ideal candidate is accurate, reliable and comfortable balancing a variety of accounting and administrative responsibilities. 

What You’ll Do

• Process invoices in the accounting system, verify approvals and supporting documentation, and follow up on missing information.
• Record manual checks and assist with preparing vendor payments, ensuring payments are accurate and made on time.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records, including invoices, purchase orders, receiving reports, and payment documentation.
• Review outstanding purchase orders and assist with resolving delays or missing information.
• Track company credit card transactions and assist with monthly statement reconciliation and batch entry.
• Make daily bank deposits and assist with cash and change needs.
• Travel between local clinic sites to pick up and deliver interoffice mail, cashier bags, and other Finance-related items.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
• Is organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Communicates professionally and follows up when information is needed.
• Is comfortable working with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial documentation.
• Handles confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Is dependable and comfortable traveling locally between clinic sites and banks as part of the regular workday.
• Works well independently while also being a collaborative member of the Finance team.

We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or related work.
• Computer/PC literate: Excel, Windows, MS Office Environment.
• Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel to maintain key workbooks and basic formulas up to date.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• 10-Key experience.
• Thorough attention to detail