Staff Accountant

Organizational Overview

Saint John’s Program for Real Change mission is to provide a safe space for women and children to heal and develop the skills necessary to transform their lives. We accomplish our mission by holding to our vision to end the generational cycle of trauma and homelessness.

We operate the largest residential program for formerly homeless women and children in the Sacramento region providing services 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, offering shelter, meals, childcare, and comprehensive support services, including Behavioral Health Services, Hands-on Employment Training, Career Education, and Family Services.

Joining our team means becoming part of a community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. At Saint John’s, you ‘ll be part of something bigger – a mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact on our community. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, compassion and empathy are valued. You’ll be surrounded by dedicated colleagues who share your passion for service others. We believe in investing in our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth and development because we recognize your work here will truly make a measurable difference.

Benefits/Perks of a career at Saint John’s

• Choice of 8 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

Position Overview

TITLE ​                          Staff Accountant​  

SALARY                      From $60,000 To $72,800 Annually

CLASSIFICATION        ​Full-Time​, ​Non-Exempt​ 

LOCATION ​                  On Site Only – Jackson Rd. Sacramento, CA​ 

SCHEDULE ​                 Monday- Friday​, 9-5pm  

About the Position…

The ​Staff Accountant​ works under the supervision of the ​Chief Financial Officer​ to ​assist in financial operations and maintaining proper procedures​. As ​Staff Accountant​ you will be responsible for ​deposits, reconciliations, and finances for housing assistance programs.​ 

You’ll be responsible for…

• ​​Review and code Accounts Payable entries and grant coding.​ 

• ​​Process and record bank deposits.​ 

• ​​Provide support for grant invoicing.​ 

• ​​Calculate and File Sales Tax Reports.​ 

• ​​Manage the modular home security deposit and rent payments.​ 

• ​​Assist with month end close reconciliations including bank and credit card reconciliations.​

• ​​Provide support for various audits and year end close.​ 

• ​​Perform other duties assigned by the CFO.​ 

You must have...

• An associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience 

• 3 -5 years’ experience in routine accounting activities (accounts payable, vendor set-up, account reconciliations, etc) preferably in a business and/or non-profit environment  

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

• Fluent in English language (spoken and written) 

• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information 

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) and QuickBooks Online 

• Ideally has experience with Bill.com 

• An incredible passion for our mission 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to: 

• Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time 

• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

• Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

It's a plus if you have... 

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written) 

• Trauma informed training  

You'll be successful if you are... 

You’re a strong communicator. 

You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. You’re intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction. 

You're organized and diligent. 

You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask. 

You’re a problem solver and a strategic thinker. 

You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur. 

You are a team player. 

You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments. 

You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality. 

You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront. 

You're detailed. 

You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof. 

You're a self- starter. 

You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking. 

Saint John’s Program for Real Change is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, race, religion, marital status, or veteran status.

Salary : $60,000