Staff Accountant

Our client is an established nonprofit organization HQ in the East Bay and office in the South Bay is looking for an Accountant to assist the Controller, Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant with their day to day activities, month end and audit preparation. Employees enjoy a hybrid schedule two days in office, casual atmosphere with free parking and the ability to make a positive impact within the Bay Area community.

Accountant Responsibilities:

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• Review and approve invoices for payment, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
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• Monitor invoices and ensure timely payment and optimization of discounts.
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• Review credit card and OOP expenses for payment, ensuring proper coding and approvals are present.
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• Prepare monthly credit card and OOP expense journal entries.
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• Prepare journal entries and related account reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, allocations, and other accounts as assigned.
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• Prepare 1099 reports / filings.
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• Fixed assets
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• Ensure routine correspondence and questions are handled accurately, courteously and promptly
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• Assist with the preparations of schedules for the annual audit and tax returns.
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• Work both individually and on cross functional teams or staff committees to improve financial processes.
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• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, or acceptable substitute.
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• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and current accounting rules and regulations.
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• Strong analytical skills.
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• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the most current versions of Windows and Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including conflict resolution.
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• Commitment to diversity and ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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