Accounts Payable Specialist - Temporary

About EpicWorks

EpicWorks provides movement organizations with the values-aligned infrastructure and services they need to fulfill their missions with confidence. We help strengthen the core of their operations by providing essential, dependable services related to people practices, financial management, legal compliance and organizational health. EpicWorks sets up organizations to achieve greater impact.

EpicWorks team members specialize in finance, human resources, compliance, legal services, organizational culture and labor relations. Each team member brings years—often decades—of experience supporting organizations fighting for justice.

This role will work directly for EpicWorks and will not be employed by Working Families Party or Working Families Power.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, coordinate, and obtain approvals to prepare nationwide/project-wide accounts payable invoices for payment processing. Code and/or input for payment (G/L Code, Department/Campaign/Region/Funding).
• Enter/Upload all Accounts Payable items into the accounting database, FundEZ.
• Reconcile AP transactions across various platforms into our accounting software, FundEZ.
• Review and process expense reports utilizing Certify software and Ramp.
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation of all AP entries to the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Review and process credit card charges through Ramp software. Communicate with staff members concerning deficiencies in approvals or receipts.
• Maintain Finance Department’s Accounts Payable digital filing system, including recording information for vendors and contractors, including assisting in the collection of W9s, maintaining organized vendor files, and debit card disbursements for all companies.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, responding to inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain positive relationships with EpicWorks staff, responding to inquiries promptly, collegially, and professionally.

Additional Responsibilities (Optional)

• Assist Finance team with all monthly budget versus actual reports and prompt response to questions from regional Directors and Project leads.
• Assist the Finance and Compliance teams with additional tasks as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years Accounts Payable experience required
• Attention to Detail: Strong observation skills and keen attention to detail for effective account reconciliation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently and accurately.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with AP platforms and accounting software preferred; specifically experience with Ramp and Netsuite highly preferred. Comfort with Excel and Microsoft tools, as well as Google spreadsheets and docs and standard email.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication for interactions with team members, colleagues, independent contractors and vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a similar field preferred.
• Political, campaign or non-profit experience is a plus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

EpicWorks is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.

This role will work directly for EpicWorks and will not be employed by Working Families Party or Working Families Power.