Non Profit Accounts Payable Admin (Remote) id-10317

June 7, 2025

Who is Persevere?

Persevere is a 501(c)(3) committed to disrupting the destructive cycle of intergenerational poverty and incarceration by empowering our students to achieve social and economic mobility through technology education, life skills development, employment, and wraparound services. We proudly serve individuals in multiple facilities in multiple states across the nation in coordination with various partners and affiliates to achieve this mission.

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Job Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the finance team by completing the full cycle process for all incoming invoices with complex transaction codes, working closely with staff, vendors and grantors to ensure correct documentation and compliance with multiple grants. Successful Accounts Payable Clerks will communicate frequently with stakeholders while maintaining deadlines.

This is a 100% remote. Qualified candidates must be able to pass a reference and background check.

Job Responsibilities

Full cycle accounts payable - Managing incoming invoices from receipt to payment in a timely and accurate manner including entry into financial software.

Manage the approval process in accordance with our internal fiscal policy to ensure all expenses are valid with appropriate backup documentation.

Maintain all AP and related systems and files.

Managing recurring invoices and ensuring all payments are issued in a timely manner.

Manage all credit card expenses using credit card software and financial software. Ensuring all coding and back up documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with procurement policies.

Research transactions as necessary to provide accurate accounting codes and back up documentation.

Resolve all AP related issues and questions, escalating when appropriate.

Complete corporate training on a timely basis.

Assist with the creation of and follow critical Standard Operating Procedures and Workflows

Participate in cross training staff as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience

2+ years Accounts Payable

2+ years working with grants in a non-profit setting.

Advanced experience in excel with ability to work with complex spreadsheets and formulas including vlookups, pivot tables, etc.

MS 365 and Google suite experience

Strong communication skills interacting with a diverse and inclusive group is a must.

Independent remote working area with limited distractions and ability to interface with staff on camera during working hours as necessary.

Benefits

Generous 4-week Paid Time Off and Paid holidays

Comprehensive company paid health benefits from day one

Flexibility to work remotely from home

401(k) matching

Company paid life insurance

Supplemental life insurance options

We highly value

Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner

Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive

Leadership through innovation in everything you do

Passion for what you do and being self-reflective to improve

Relentless commitment to win

Personal and corporate integrity

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