Staff Accountant

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with at least 3 years' experience in not-for-profit accounting to work on site in the accounting department of our San Francisco client. The position involves managing financials, preparing invoices, coordinating deadlines and financial reporting requirements, maintaining grant and contract information, reconciling transactions, monitoring expenditures, reviewing payroll processing systems, preparing budget proposals, assisting with annual tax and compliance reporting, and facilitating audits.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business or related fields
• At least 3 years’ experience in not-for-profit accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoicing for various cost-reimbursement grants and fee-for-service contracts on a monthly basis
• Coordinate the follow-through on deadlines and financial reporting requirements over the life of each grant or contract
• Maintain grant and contract information (Excel subsidiary ledger)
• Reconcile and review all AR & AP modules transactions & activities
• Manage the AR & AP Aging details & summary schedule to ensure accuracy & timeliness
• Monitor & allocate expenditures in accordance with approved grant agreements or contracts
• Review & monitor payroll processing systems in coordination with the Accountant and collaboration with HR Manager to ensure accuracy, correctness for timely submission
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Analyze and reconcile GL accounts in the monthly/quarterly/year end closing process
• Assist the Finance Director in preparing budget proposal & modification
• Assist with annual tax and compliance reporting
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other products in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in HRIS (Payroll) systems preferred