Accountant I

Title :           Accountant I-General

Department:     Finance

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt 

Reports To:       Controller

Job Summary:     Assists the Fiscal Department with monthly billing, posting Accounts Payable, payroll and monthly closing.

Essential Functions:

⦁ Responsible for timely and accurate billings to funders on a reimbursement cost billing, by units, or any other type of billing as required by funders, as assigned by the Controller.

⦁ Responsible for application of accurate payments and collections to the appropriate accounts on a daily basis.

⦁ Assists and coordinates funder audits, resolves discrepancies and audit findings, and recommends process changes as necessary.

⦁ Prepares audit schedules with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.

⦁ Assist & learn payroll processing to serve as back-up when needed. 

⦁ Assist the Accounts Payable Specialist with processing check requests or credit card verifications.

⦁ Assist the Controller with the month-end closing.

⦁ Assist with the cash count of the Nutrition Dept’s meal collections.

⦁ Performs special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in accounting orrelated fields, with a minimum one year of Accounting experience.

2.    Attention to detail, thoroughness, analyzing information, accounting knowledge, vendor relationship, PC proficiency, data entry skills, and general math skills. 

3.    Perferably has knowledge of non-profit GAAP and government funder regulations

4.    Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

5.    Ability to work independently and in a team environment.  

6.    Proficient in MS Office and preferably knows how to use Sage Intacct.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.