Accountant

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the CFO, Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager, this position supports multiple nonprofit back-office accounting clients as provided by FASS's back-office accounting services. 

The position applies principles of accounting and financial analysis in order to maintain the general accounting systems, reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, maintain balance sheet schedules, prepare financial statements, provide payroll and billing / grant billing functions, financial and variance analysis, and perform other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow FASS policies, procedures, and internal controls, including the protection and confidentiality of client data.
• Perform complete month-end and year-end accounting close process for multiple nonprofit clients, 
• Prepare client financial statements including Statements of Activities, Financial Position and Cash Flows, and dashboards along with complete financial reporting package as tailored for each client. 
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank and investment accounts and all other balance sheet general ledger accounts. 
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, as required. 
• Prepare simple grant related billings to State, County, City, Federal agencies with all supporting documentation to be filed with the billing invoice in accordance with Federal OMB A-133 requirements. 
• Process accounts payable invoices by verifying that proper approvals have been obtained and that appropriate supporting documentation is attached. 
• Process checks, stop payments and voids, when needed. 
• Prepare basic full-cycle payroll for one or more non-profit organizations and maintain payroll system as necessary for changes in employee earnings and deductions. 
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and respond to client inquiries timely. 
• Process accounting information in accordance with internal control processes. 
• Assist clients in understanding their financial statements. 
• Assist in preparation of annual operating budgets by providing historical actual amounts. 
• Analyze actual to budget variances on a monthly basis and assist in resolving and / or explaining the variances as well as variance analysis on individual accounts.
• Keep the FASS leadership team informed on the status of the financial condition and other operations of the clients.
• Support annual reviews, audits, and tax return preparation by providing relevant schedules and supporting documents from the accounting records.
• Cross-train other FASS staff on clients to enable appropriate client coverage when on PTO.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Accounting degree preferred. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of accounting principles and systems. 
• High level of customer service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both orally and in writing.
• Analytical skills required to assist in the development and maintenance of the accounting and finance related tasks.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting, budgeting and financial analysis techniques. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to learn and effectively utilize accounting software. 
• Excellent organization skills and ability to complete tasks by deadlines.
• Utmost attention to accuracy and detail.
• Enthusiasm to learn and work as a part of a team.
• Due to the confidential nature of our work, must be able to maintain confidential information and exhibit a high level of professional integrity, meet professional standards and exercise good judgment at all times.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Business casual office atmosphere with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. 
• Some local travel may be required.
• Must have own personal automobile available for daily use, car insurance as required by the State of California, and a valid California driver’s license.
• Employment background screening required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or CFO.

Financial Administrative Support Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or expression, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions),  exercising the right to family care and medical leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management may revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.