G/L General Ledger Accountant

Bay Area Community Services is a $90M, 600 person community-based agency providing mental health, housing and social services to homeless individuals. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes.

GL Accountant Position Overview

Do you have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys complex accounting and wants to work for a mission driven organization. The GL Accountant provides support to the CFO and is responsible for general ledger maintenance, payroll support, bank and account reconciliations, financial report preparations, and monitoring company-wide internal controls. This role requires someone who values accountability, a high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail.

General Ledger Accountant Responsibilities

Review daily bank activities and work with bank for positive pay.

Review and reconcile bank and credit card statements; manage expense reporting.

Prepare all journal entries for monthly transactions.

Maintain prepaid expense and fixed asset schedule.

Consult with managers and supervisors to process electronic timesheets and expense reimbursements, assist with payroll processing, and download payroll data into GL.

Coordinate A/R and A/P functions as necessary.

Assist CFO with monthly financial and budget reports and analysis.

GL Accountant Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Associate's Degree in Accounting plus three (3) years of general accounting experience.

Knowledge and understanding of the General Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP).

Must have knowledge of general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and computer applications.

MIP experience is a plus.

Strong GL skill preferred.

General Ledger Accountant Compensation/Benefits

Highly competitive compensation $42/hr

Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children

32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure

One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years – not charging PTO

403b with BACS matching contribution

After 1 year of service, $3000 per year in tuition, student loan debt payment, CEUs, etc.Up to $15,000 over 5 years

Annual holiday party, summer event, staff appreciation events

Significant internal growth opportunities

BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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