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Staff Accountant

Disability Rights Advocates
Berkeley, CA
$84.4K-$97.9K a year
Full-time

Core Responsibilities :

  • Day-to-Day / Weekly Bookkeeping (40%)
  • Makes bank deposits to primary checking and tracks on check log; books all deposits and accounts receivable per GAAP, nonprofit accounting best practices, and organizational finance policies
  • Collaborates with development department to accurately track contributions receivable
  • Manages accounts receivable, including litigation revenue and payments to co-counsel
  • Books income from all bank and portfolio accounts, accounts for multiple long-term reserves
  • Maintains grants schedule to properly track restricted grants and donations
  • Manages accounts payable, including downloading bills, accurately coding bills in the bill payment online platform, and syncing to the accounting system
  • Collects, reviews, and files W9 forms for all independent contractors prior to first payment; issues new contractor reports per state regulation(s)
  • Manages credit card platform, including some downloading of receipts and ensuring correct coding and syncing to the accounting system
  • Fields bookkeeping inquiries from staff, such as producing case cost reports, researching payments, and obtaining receipts
  • Flags unusual bank account activity or any other unusual transactions, as well as accounting mistakes and oddities, to supervisor
  • Maintains well-organized accounting files, including proper documentation

Qualifications :

  • At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements
  • Comfortable handling accounting in a rapidly changing environment
  • Experience creating documentation of procedures
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
  • High proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency with BILL AP / AR (formerly Bill.com), Bill Spend & Expense (Divvy), and online payroll service systems
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and develop rapport with staff across the organization
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, organize tasks, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Ability to hold confidentiality and act with discretion, particularly regarding payroll and financial information
  • Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
  • 30+ days ago
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