Accountant III

Access Plus Capital•Fresno, CA

13h

About The Position

Under minimal supervision of the Accounting Manager, Accountant III is responsible for the more difficult and complex day-to-day accounting and operations duties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity. This role will be responsible for supervising the Accounts Payable process, preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, training junior accounting staff, conducting financial analysis, assisting with the annual audit and budget development, and carrying out other assigned responsibilities. Access Plus Capital is a US Treasury-certified community development financial institution and Small Business Administration (SBA) Approved Microloan Intermediary Lender. It offers financing and training services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in central California. Since its inception in 2009, it has lent over $65 million to over 1000+ entrepreneurs helping them realize their dreams by starting and growing their small businesses. For more information, go to http://accesspluscapital.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Additional relevant work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices (with preference in grant reporting and related governmental regulations) and procedures.
Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manager deadlines, and maintain records.
Significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
Displays problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established timeframes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between departments, outside affiliated professionals, and business organizations.
Ability to develop teamwork cohesion with co-workers on related units.
Ability to travel to client business locations within organizations' service territories.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.
Ability to learn new database systems.
Demonstrated strong and effective presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.
Prior to employment, a criminal background investigation and credit history check must be passed.
Ongoing employment requires maintaining criminal clearance, an acceptable credit history, and eligibility to participate in Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by Access Plus Capital carrier for those driving personal vehicles on behalf of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Non-Profit and CDFI industry preferred.
Experience in Blackbaud Accounting software preferred.
Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Assist colleagues with accounting-related inquiries.
Accounts Payable Supervise the Accounts Payable process which includes maintaining the Accounts Payable log, vendor records, and issuing annual 1099s.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording daily transactions. This will include the review and posting of journal entries and maintaining all general ledger entries to ensure correct cost allocations by department and project.
Trace general ledger activity to supporting documentation and identify irregularities.
First level approver of transactions to ensure compliance with control procedures.
Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
Leading out the Credit Card reconciliation process and review.
Prepare and review audit schedules and special reports, as assigned.
Review and compile data into financial reports.
Prepare and submit reports for assigned duties and communicate status to appropriate parties as required.
Assist in developing departmental budgets.
Ensure accuracy of budget reports.
Assist in the completion of the month-end close and prepare financial statements and reports, as assigned.
Maintain fixed asset schedule and generate depreciation entries.
Train and mentors members of the finance team to achieve department objectives and/or goals.
Prepare and approve wire transfers and ACHs, as assigned.
Analyze current financial operations to identify areas to improve efficiencies.
Lead out the optimization of software and programs.
Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Works evenings and weekends as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.