Staff Accountant Jobs

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is seeking a Staff accountant who will perform various professional accounting duties including maintenance and analysis of accounting records, preparation of accounting schedules, reports, and financial statements. Staff Accountant will also prepare journal entries and reconcile journal ledger accounts, ensure compliance with generally accounting principles and CVNL’s policies, procedures and contract.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

At CVNL, we know that passion alone isn’t enough when it comes to creating strong nonprofits. That’s why we work with leaders and volunteers every day to help them build the skills and connections that can take their impact to the next level. With confident and prepared leaders and volunteers, our nonprofits will be better equipped to create healthy, happy, more equitable communities.

Join our team of diverse change-agents committed to building and fostering stronger communities in the North Bay and beyond. Just as we focus on our nonprofit and volunteer partners, we care deeply that every member of our team has opportunities to contribute and grow. At CVNL, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are nonnegotiable and know that this work is a commitment inside and out. Our team is a mission-centered, collaborative, and nimble group of talented individuals that works diligently to hold our values of care, connect, and contribute in all we do.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Reconcile bank statements
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Advise staff on accounting issues
• Assist with month-end activities
• Maintain and update accounting records and files
• Analyze transactions with heads of department
• Monitor budget vs actual entries for departments
• Assist CFO in preparation of Audit schedules and tax return
• Monitor monthly journal entries on an accrual basis

Payroll

• Answer questions from staff pertaining to payroll matters
• Assist with 403b match and related annual compliance testing
• Gather and examine timesheets to ensure their validity
• Record payroll activity in general ledger
• Perform all tasks well before the pay run to ensure that staff members are compensated and notified on time.
• Assist CFO on all payroll tasks as assigned
• Keep all payroll information confidential, maintain privacy for each and every employee
• Implement or streamline payroll processing procedures

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Flexible and efficient in high pressure situations
• Must be extremely proficient in computerized accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct
• Demonstrate understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate accounting concepts into simple language
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines as required
• Extremely detail oriented
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit accounting is highly preferred.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information

Work Environment

This position will take place in our San Rafael office Monday through Friday with regular hours between 8:30-5:00pm. Ability to perform basic computer desk work, the employee is required to stand, walk, reach above shoulders, and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary and Benefits

• Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Vacation: 12 days in year 1, 15 days in year 2. 12 Sick days per year and 12 Holidays.
• 403B Retirement Plans with 3% employer contribution after 12 months.
• Health Insurance with base plan 100% covered by employer.
• Staff have regular opportunities to participate in professional development workshops and classes offered at CVNL
• $66,000-71,000 / year

Equal Employment Opportunity

CVNL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications. The Agency policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in any employment decision based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. Submission of your application is not an offer of employment or an employment contract.