A local philanthropic non-profit organization is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team. Their mission is to assist those in need in Orange County with resources for food, shelter, and personalized supportive counsel and aid; helping clients bridge the gap from dependency to self-sufficiency.
This position will be responsible for managing grants and contracts, overseeing fiscal planning, and handling accounts payable. As a key member of the team, Accountant will contribute to the overall financial operations and administration, ensuring compliance and effective financial management.
This is a full time, temp to hire opportunity with pay starting at $32-$36/hour.
Accountant Responsibilities:

• Analyze and clearly communicate financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversee accuracy of financial data inputting on payables, billing, and grants accounting.
• Manage accounts payable, invoicing, receivables, and processing.
• Support with contract billing, verifying accuracy, compliance with contractual language, and timely submissions.
• Supporting annual budgeting and planning process, monitoring monthly progress.
• Resolve billing and invoices, processing vendor payments and invoices in a timely manner.
• Review expense reports obtain proper documentation, and approvals.
• Assist with the monthly financial closing process and keeping accurate financial records.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and obtain all relevant back up documents.
• Process weekly deposits checks, cash, and online payments.
• Export online donation reports and import into accounting system under appropriate class.
• Administer cash payments, checks, and ACH receipts, optimizing collections and verifying invoices.
• Maintain accurate accounting files, including the vendor database.
• Maintain, organize, and update finance server and physical files.
• Review vendor contracts and maintain tracking sheet to proactively communicate renewals to obtain approval
• Serve as point of contact for insurance carriers and communicate changes in a timely manner.
• Assist in audit preparation and various finance-related projects, as needed.
• Support review and submission of timely contract billing to ensure cash flow supports operational requirements.
• Ensure adherence to necessary accounting policies and internal controls.
• Create, update, and communicate changes on cost allocation plan, as directed by Director of Finance.
• Serve as point of contact for Director of Finance for executing cross departmental communication on finance related matters and processes.
• Keep accurate inventory and distribution of gift cards, and accuracy of tracking sheet.
• Update policies and procedures on accounting as instructed and communicate to relevant departments.
• Support in administrative capacity to prepare payroll, complete administrative employee paperwork including but not related compliance functions, onboarding, leave of absence, termination, workers comp, compensation, and benefits.
• Prepare data from monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement reports in compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain differences between actual and budgeted figures.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant tax laws and accounting standards.
• Obtain W-9s, complete distribution of W-2s, 401K documents, and annual 1099 submissions.
• Verify submission of all documents accompanying all client aid requests to prepare for approval by Director of Finance and CEO.
• Verify accuracy on timesheet allocations on employee timesheets in conjunction to grant contracts, and coordinate with grant accountant to communicate changes.
• Improve payables tracking process to ensure alignment with operational revenue.

Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, advanced degree highly desired
• Experience with Chart of Accounts Designation
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software (QBO, Oracle, etc…)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of GAAP principles
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Uniform Guidance Single Audits highly desired
• Proficiency with automated systems including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Grant expenditure and allocation experience highly desired