Accounting Manager

Our Client is a well-known, 100 year old organization in the San Francisco Bay area.

The Accounting Manager performs a variety of professional accounting functions including fiscal interpretation and analysis, reconciliations, reviews of multiple accounts and transactions, management of pre- and post-award grant accounting and reporting, and monitoring compliance with required deliverables. This individual reports to the Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Government Grant Management:

Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution, reconciliations, re-budgeting and grant closeout functions

Assist project team with financial inquiries, budget vs actual analysis, need for budget modifications, etc

Ensure all internal controls and federal compliance policies are maintained

Support the annual Single Audit requirement for federal grants

General Ledger Activities:

Reconcile general ledger accounts by researching, collaborating, and communicating with others inside and outside the organization; revenue allocation, generate journal entries, roll-forward schedules, and perform internal audits.

Responsible for all tasks related to Revenue Management, such as, recording pledges, contributions, special event revenue, stock gifts, deferred revenue, biomass/timber revenue, government grants, etc.

Performs monthly internal audits of gifts over $10,000 and quarterly samples audits of gifts under $10,000.

Prepares Bank reconciliations.

Performs cash receipts management.

Records and reconciles other accounts and/or transactions as assigned

Support the annual audit and tax return work

General:

Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal staff, funding agencies, and collaborating organizations.

Maintain chart of accounts and accounting policies and procedures

Provides support to Finance department including back-up support for other accounting positions and functions as needed, such as for vacation breaks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent work experience; academic major in accounting or finance strongly preferred

A minimum of five years of directly related experience is required; three years’ experience with MIP Fund Accounting or similar accounting software

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially with regards to nonprofit revenue recognition

Nonprofit experience preferred

Experience with Every Action and other development database experience a plus

Experience using Adaptive Insights preferable

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Outlook, Teams and SharePoint, preferred

Highly organized with excellent project management skills, including the ability to establish and monitor priorities, maintain flexibility, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting; able to handle multiple complex tasks with stringent time constraints

Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team, with a track record of collaborating successfully with others

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, receptive to changes and challenges

Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience in designing systems and adapting procedures and processes

A strong commitment to the mission of Save the Redwoods League

Personable with a good sense of humor is a plus

Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities; verbal and written

Fluency in a language other than English is desirable

Working Conditions:

Regularly sits at a desk or computer workstation

Frequently moves about the office to coordinate work and collaborate with colleagues

Occasional evening and weekend work required

Occasionally lifts, carries, moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds Work Schedule:

This role is hybrid with a minimum of 1-2 days onsite per week. For the first 3 months this role will be onsite more frequently for training. After 3 months, our weekly in office day is Tuesday (when everyone living in the SF Bay Area is required to come in). Additional days are based on business needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and Benefits: As a full-time exempt employee, you will be eligible for full benefits which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan, currently with an up to 8% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and internal & external salary equity considerations; the hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 per year.

Diversity Statement:

Our Client is fully committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply