GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Controller or Assistant Controller, this position supports multiple nonprofit back-office accounting clients as provided by FASS's back-office accounting services. The position applies principles of accounting and financial analysis to maintain the general accounting systems and prepare full-cycle payroll, reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, maintain balance sheet schedules, prepare financial statements, provide billing / grant billing functions, develop budgets, financial and variance analysis, and perform other duties as required. This position can offer flexible hours.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for two or more non-profit organizations.
• Administer client payroll systems to process payroll processing, employee deductions and changes and all accounting related entries for benefits and with-holdings.
• Perform complete month-end and year-end accounting close process for multiple nonprofit clients.
• Prepare client financial statements including Statements of Activities, Financial Position and Cash Flows, and dashboards along with complete financial reporting package as tailored for each client.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly accrual journal entries.
• Maintain all balance sheet account schedules on a monthly basis. Reconcile the schedules to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Prepare grant related billings to State, County, City, Federal agencies with all supporting documentation to be filed with the billing invoice in accordance with Federal OMB A-133 requirements.
• Process accounts payable invoices by verifying that proper approvals have been obtained and that appropriate supporting documentation is attached.
• Process checks, stop payments and voids as required.
• Respond to client inquiries timely.
• Process accounting information in accordance with internal control processes.
• Assist in preparation of the annual operating budget and financial analysis for the Executive Director(s), and program staff including feasibility studies, grant related reports and other requests, as needed.
• Analyze actual to budget variances monthly and assist in resolving and / or explaining the variances as well as variance analysis on individual accounts.
• Keep the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and/or Accounting Manager informed on the status of the financial condition and other operations of the clients.
• Support annual audits
• Other duties as assigned,

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of general ledger accounting and payroll experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with Executive Directors, program managers and/or supervisors, as well other client related staff members.
• Analytical skills required in order to assist in the development and maintenance of the accounting, finance, and payroll related tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of general ledger accounting and payroll.
• Ability to use personal computers, spreadsheet and word processing software; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to learn accounting software and various payroll platforms.
• Local travel may be required.
• Car available with current auto insurance and valid California driver’s license.
• Employment background screening required.

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation each year
• Generous paid Holidays and your Birthday off!
• Additional holidays for paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a Match, plus a potential employer discretionary contribution after year one
• Professional development opportunities
• Transit Flexible Benefit Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program - wellness portal to support your wellness goals, cash incentive and PTO incentive.
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts