Staff Accountant

CVNL • San Rafael, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform various professional accounting duties. This role involves maintaining and analyzing accounting records, preparing financial schedules, reports, and statements. The Staff Accountant will also be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and CVNL's policies, procedures, and contracts. Additionally, the position assists with payroll tasks, including gathering and examining timesheets, maintaining payroll confidentiality, recording payroll activity, and assisting with 403b match and compliance testing. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate accounting concepts into simple language. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit accounting is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be extremely proficient in computerized accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate accounting concepts into simple language.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines as required.
• Flexible and efficient in high pressure situations.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Analyze transactions with heads of department.
• Balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist CFO in preparation of Audit schedules and tax return.
• Advise staff on accounting issues.
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist with month-end activities.
• Monitor monthly journal entries on an accrual basis.
• Monitor budget vs actual entries for departments.
• Assist CFO on all payroll tasks as assigned.
• Gather and examine timesheets to ensure their validity.
• Keep all payroll information confidential, maintain privacy for each and every employee.
• Record payroll activity in general ledger.
• Assist with 403b match and related annual compliance testing.
• Implement or streamline payroll processing procedures.
• Perform all tasks well before the pay run to ensure that staff members are compensated and notified on time.
• Answer questions from staff pertaining to payroll matters.

Benefits

• Vacation: 12 days in year 1, 15 days after 2 years of service, and 20 days after 5 years of service.
• SICK: 11 Sick days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days: 12 fixed days observed & 1 Floating holiday.
• Health Insurance with base plan 100% covered by employer.
• Vision and Dental Insurance.
• 403B Retirement Plans with 3.5% employer contribution after 12 months.
• Life, AD&D.
• Staff have regular opportunities to participate in professional development workshops and classes offered at CVNL.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level