Job Description
Job Description
Are you a motivated individual with a passion for supporting others and making a difference in the community? Hope Cooperative is a highly respected, award-winning nonprofit provider of a full array of mental health and supportive housing services in Sacramento County and we need you to bring your compassion and support to the most vulnerable in our community. We are looking for dynamic, committed individuals to join our team!
Title : Senior Accountant
Program(s) and Location : Administration (Sacramento, CA)
Schedule : Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours / week, Monday- Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Pay rate : $37.80 / hour
Benefits : HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) offers a competitive benefits package consisting of, but not limited to, the following, and may be subject to change :
- 21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day)
- 26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day)
- 6 days paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- 1 Personal Day
- Leadership Development!
- Reimbursements!
- Eligible for Government Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health Advantage)
- HSA Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k match
- Transfer Sick Time Hours to PTO Hours
- PTO Cash Out
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular wage step scale increases
- Flexible start / end times for some positions
- iPhone with unlimited data for personal / professional use and laptop for some positions
- Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
- CEU days for certain positions
- Up to $500 CEU allowance for certain positions
- Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
- Annual Gift Card Program
- Referral Bonuses
- All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook. This list represents a general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.
Position Description :
Under the supervision of the individual designated on the updated agency Organizational Chart, the Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include assisting the Controller with the financial, banking, budgeting and accounting functions of the Agency. This individual will also liaise with Program Managers and Agency Directors regarding various fiscal matters, as well as oversee the day-to-day functions of the Fiscal Department by collaborating with and managing the work of junior staff, i.e., Accounts Payable Specialist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist the Controller with the following :
Implementation and modification, as necessary, of accounting policies and procedures to conform to the Agency’s funding sources and recommendations of the auditing firm.Ensure that the department is prepared for all audits and site visits conducted by funding oversight agencies and the independent auditor.Ensure complete, accurate, and up to date financial records are maintained on all accounting activities of the Agency.General accounting oversight :
Plan, assign and review junior level staff’s work, i.e. Accounts Payable SpecialistLiaise with program management and other agency staff on various fiscal needsAssist in the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the fiscal departmentMeet regularly with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to review the Accounting Department’s activities, inform the CFO of office / program needs and services or concerns that may arise.Perform month-end and year-end closing audits of County Flexible Funds (MODE60)Ensure compliance with GAAP principlesSupport month-end and year-end close processes for both TLCS and Folsom Oaks :
Review inter-company transactions for accuracyConduct monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate ledger balancesGenerate monthly funder invoicesEnter weekly deposits into the general ledgerProcess weekly bank deposits using remote deposit systemProcess daily positive pay transactions.Complete monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accountsEnter monthly PayPal, Square and WePay transactions into the general ledgerEnter weekly FSA transactions into the general ledgerRecord quarterly depreciation entriesReconcile monthly health benefit invoicesReview monthly credit card reconciliations completed by fiscal staffUnder the direction of the CFO, assist with the preparation of all monthly expense allocation journal entries including : payroll, indirect expenses, and shared expenses.Review and approve AP Specialist’s entries for accurate codingEnter MODE60 charges for all programsEnter bi-monthly payroll cash journals into the general ledgerResearch and resolve general ledger discrepanciesProvide back-up when AP Specialist is out of the officeEnsure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the HOPE COOPERATIVE HIPAA Manual.Education and / or Experience :
Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing automated accounting systems including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing software, general ledger and electronic spreadsheets.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a fund accounting environment, preferably a government funded agency.Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in accounting is highly desirable.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
Possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance. Driving record must meet, and continue to meet, the underwriting standards established by the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker. Must provide proof of insurance.Must have at least 3 or more years of driving experience.Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements :
Must be able to handle daily responsibilities and projects with minimal directionMust have the ability to safely operate office equipment where necessaryAbility to manage one’s own time and coordinate the priorities of work orders and other responsibilities in order to ensure timely competition of required dutiesAbility to manage one’s own tasks and proactively communicate about those tasks with the necessary partiesWork overtime as requested and approvedRegular, predictable attendance is requiredAbility to get along and work effectively with othersHOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply.
To apply, visit our Hope Cooperative – Online Career Center
Final Filing Date : Until Filled