Accounting Technician

Salary: $17.10 – $30.71 hourly

Closing Date: 04/15/2026 11:59 PM Pac

Are you someone who enjoys keeping things organized, accurate, and running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you have a strong eye for detail and take pride in making sure numbers and records are correct? If you enjoy working with spreadsheets, reconciling accounts, and supporting a team that makes a difference in the community, Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Self-Help Enterprises is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income individuals and families throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Through affordable housing, community development, and resource planning initiatives, we work alongside communities to build long-term opportunity, stability, and resilience.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Technician to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential accounting support to programs across the organization by assisting with invoice processing, deposits, reconciliations, and general accounting functions. This position plays an important role in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the day-to-day operations of our mission-driven work.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with financial data, spreadsheets, and accounting systems. You should be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality while collaborating with colleagues and external partners.

• Process invoices for the organization and its related entities, ensuring accurate, timely weekly payments.
• Prepare, organize, and file accounting documents and records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and vendor statements.
• Communicate with internal staff, partners, and vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account information.
• Process and post accounting data, including sorting, coding, verifying, and maintaining accurate records.
• Post accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash disbursements.
• Review invoices, identify discrepancies, research issues, and ensure expenses are posted to the appropriate accounts.
• Address routine billing discrepancies and communicate with vendors to resolve issues.
• Prepare and issue checks as required.
• Support additional accounting functions such as petty cash, reconciliations, and account close-outs.
• Review work for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with general office and administrative accounting tasks.
• Some positions may specialize in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or provide backup Payroll support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Prior office or administrative work experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with double-entry accounting, journal entries, and trial balances.
• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.