Temp Account Technician

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Temp Account Technician Quincy Office | ️ Non-Profit Workforce Development Program

Important Notice

This is a temporary position devoted specifically to serve our special grants at least through June 30, 2028 (FY 27/28). However, there may be an opportunity for continuation or transition to a permanent position with Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD).

Are you a numbers person with a passion for purpose-driven work?

Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD) is looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Account Technician to support our Fiscal Department. This is a temp-to-hire position based in our Quincy, CA office, offering a chance to make a difference behind the scenes in a federally funded employment and training program.

Work for a regional non-profit
Help manage funds that support local job seekers & businesses
Be part of a mission that uplifts rural communities

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
✔️ Sharp with numbers and data
✔️ Meticulous with details and deadlines
✔️ A problem-solver who loves systems and structure
✔️ Comfortable with A/P, A/R, bookkeeping, and clerical support
✔️ Excited to be part of a team that’s changing lives through workforce development

Bonus: You’ll gain experience in nonprofit finance and federal grant compliance—perfect for those interested in public service, social impact, or career growth in finance.

Position based in beautiful Quincy CA.

Extensive Benefits, Vacation, Sick Leave & 18 Holidays a year including Christmas Eve through New Years

Scope and Range of Responsibility: Under general supervision and according to established procedures, the incumbent will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, or any other accounting functions requiring utilization of general accounting principles and techniques. Provides support for the Fiscal Supervisor, Assistant Fiscal Director, Fiscal Director and Executive Director. The position is located in Quincy, CA with travel throughout AFWD’s service area.

Organizational Structure: The incumbent’s supervisor is Assistant Fiscal Director. The Assistant Fiscal Director is responsible to the Fiscal Director.

AFWD Mission: AFWD is a regional nonprofit providing workforce development and human resource services; dedicated to enhancing the quality of life throughout our communities, by assisting businesses, organizations and job seekers with their pathways to success. Shared values include Service, Integrity, Collaboration and People. See www.afwd.org .

Position Responsibilities and Duties: Position Responsibilities are rated as part of the employee’s competency-based performance appraisal. Within the parameters established by the Assistant Fiscal Director, and approved policies and procedures, the incumbent is assigned the following position responsibilities and duties:

General Clerical Support

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Sorting and distributing mail
• Managing office supplies and inventory
• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments/meetings/events
• Handling email and correspondence, ensuring timely communication and forwarding messages to the appropriate recipients
• Cross training

General Bookkeeping Tasks

• Data entry and database management, recording financial transactions
• Reconciling accounts
• Organizing, tracking and filling paperwork, including electronic filing
• Drafting and preparing documents
• Audit prep and support

Accounts Payable

• Prepares and processes client and nonclient accounts payable items for payment, including OJT reimbursements
• Actively investigate and resolve irregularities in all accounts payable
• Assists and/or processes check runs
• Research and approve new vendors, create new vendor accounts, including tracking of Approved Vendors List

Accounts Receivable

• Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to deadlines
• Actively investigate and resolve irregularities in both incoming and outgoing payments
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
• Prepare bank deposits, and file upon completion

Procurement, Purchasing and Contracts

• Assists in control of purchase orders and procurement, ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures
• Assist in the coordination of annual inventories of controlled equipment
• Review and approve contract requests

Serve as the office Safety Coordinator

Other Responsibilities and Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. AA/AS in business or accounting is preferred, or three years minimum of related accounting or office management experience.
• Other personal competencies required include: communication skills (oral and written), initiative/innovation
• Ability to show a proven track record of attention to detail, comfort with numbers, and a passion for strict adherence to processes & procedures.
• Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Organize, prioritize, manage time to meet deadlines with multiple assignments in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to produce accurate work
• Maintain good attendance, punctuality, dependability and flexibility
• Work well alone and/or in a group and with or without supervision
• Teamwork/organizational commitment
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Work well with vendors and agencies from both the private and public sector
• Computer knowledge and ability to use software, including accounting software, Word, Excel and Outlook. Abila Fund accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to travel, with little or no notice as travel throughout AFWD’s multi-county service area is required. Overnight travel may be required with notice.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role at a desk or working on a computer. This would require the ability to lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds waist height, open filing cabinets, turning, twisting, kneeling and bending as necessary. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and good driving record. Must provide proof of automobile insurance which satisfies California Law. Must meet minimum driving history to be insurable by AFWD’s automobile liability policy.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Provide “right to work” documentation upon appointment.

Alliance for Workforce Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of the position.