Coordinator, Finance

DigDeep Right to Water Project • Los Angeles, CA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

DigDeep is seeking a collaborative, organized, and motivated Finance Coordinator to join its Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance & Operations, this full-time, hourly, nonexempt position supports the organization’s finance functions, including administrative support, general ledger maintenance, daily transaction recording, staff reimbursements, closing processes, and weekly check-deposit coordination for the Development team. The role helps ensure the smooth operation of critical finance functions and requires attention to detail, flexibility, time management, innovation, and efficiency.

The position is based in Los Angeles, California, with a hybrid work environment requiring 1–3 days in the office each week. Full-time is defined as 37.5 hours per week. The role may include some domestic travel, including to the Navajo Nation, West Virginia, Texas, DigDeep’s Los Angeles headquarters, and other locations as needed. The start date is ASAP, and the position is open until filled. The Finance Coordinator manages no staff and is supported by the Operations team, Project Assistants, and Program team.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of applicable professional experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn and use, finance platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Justworks, and Ramp.
• Ability to focus under pressure, meet timelines, and work effectively with task or time limitations.
• High levels of trustworthiness, discretion, and professional demeanor, particularly when handling confidential organizational information.
• High computer literacy and tech savviness.
• Availability for some travel, including to the Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, DigDeep headquarters in Los Angeles, and other locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in nonprofit finance.
• Advanced-level proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with Slack, Asana, and Zoom.
• Understanding of data security best practices.
• Experience working across varied cultural contexts and communicating across cultural differences, or willingness to do so.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable processes by reviewing and coding invoices, monitoring payment requests, maintaining vendor documentation, and processing payments through approved financial systems.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Process check donations using remote deposit services and provide additional in-office support during higher-volume fundraising campaigns.
• Assist with cashflow management.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online, including daily transactions, expense classifications, supporting documentation, and the general ledger.
• Assist with monthly bank, credit card, and revenue reconciliations; identify discrepancies and work with the Senior Manager, Finance & Operations to resolve them.
• Coordinate employee reimbursements by reviewing documentation, tracking submissions, and supporting timely processing.
• Support updates to standard operating procedures and procedure guides for department processes.
• Monitor and manage the invoice inbox, respond to payment requests and accounts payable inquiries, coordinate with relevant team members, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Maintain and update finance-related standard operating procedures, trackers, and departmental records.
• Assist in assessing financial systems and digital tools for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance & Operations, Development, People & Culture, and program teams to support accurate financial processes and timely information sharing.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, Form 990, and 1099 reporting by maintaining records and compiling requested documentation.
• Assist with the annual organizational budgeting process and regular financial reporting.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• 23 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by the employer for employees.
• For spouse, children, or family medical coverage, employer contribution of up to $750 per month; employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance fully paid by the employer.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Annual wellbeing reimbursement.
• BrightPlan financial wellness membership.
• One Medical membership.
• Access Perks discounts and savings membership.
• Monthly cell phone use reimbursement, position dependent.
• Monthly internet use reimbursement, position dependent.
• Annual protective weather gear reimbursement, position dependent.
• Annual protective footwear reimbursement, position dependent.
• Work laptop.
• 15 paid holidays, including a one-week Labor Day closure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed