Grants & Revenue Accountant

Our Client is a well-known, 100 year old organization in the San Francisco Bay area.

The Grants & Revenue Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting functions including fiscal interpretation and analysis, reconciliations, reviews of multiple accounts and transactions, management of pre- and post-award grant accounting and reporting, and monitoring compliance with required deliverables. This individual reports to the Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Government Grant Management:

• Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution, reconciliations, re-budgeting and grant closeout functions
• Assist project team with financial inquiries, budget vs actual analysis, need for budget modifications, etc
• Ensure all internal controls and federal compliance policies are maintained
• Support the annual Single Audit requirement for federal grants
  
  

General Ledger Activities:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts by researching, collaborating, and communicating with others inside and outside the organization; revenue allocation, generate journal entries, roll-forward schedules, and perform internal audits.
• Responsible for all tasks related to Revenue Management, such as, recording pledges, contributions, special event revenue, stock gifts, deferred revenue, biomass/timber revenue, government grants, etc.
• Performs monthly internal audits of gifts over $10,000 and quarterly samples audits of gifts under $10,000
• Prepares Bank reconciliations
• Performs cash receipts management
• Records and reconciles other accounts and/or transactions as assigned
• Support the annual audit and tax return work
  
  

General:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal staff, funding agencies, and collaborating organizations
• Maintain chart of accounts and accounting policies and procedures
• Provides support to Finance department including back-up support for other accounting positions and functions as needed, such as for vacation breaks
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent work experience; academic major in accounting or finance strongly preferred
• A minimum of five years of directly related experience is required; three years’ experience with MIP Fund Accounting or similar accounting software
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially with regards to nonprofit revenue recognition
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Experience with Every Action and other development database experience a plus
• Experience using Adaptive Insights preferable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Outlook, Teams and SharePoint, preferred
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills, including the ability to establish and monitor priorities, maintain flexibility, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting; able to handle multiple complex tasks with stringent time constraints
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team, with a track record of collaborating successfully with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, receptive to changes and challenges
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in designing systems and adapting procedures and processes
• A strong commitment to the mission of Save the Redwoods League
• Personable with a good sense of humor is a plus
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities; verbal and written
• Fluency in a language other than English is desirable
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Regularly sits at a desk or computer workstation
• Frequently moves about the office to coordinate work and collaborate with colleagues
• Occasional evening and weekend work required
• Occasionally lifts, carries, moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds
  
  

Work Schedule:

This role is hybrid with a minimum of 1-2 days onsite per week. For the first 3 months this role will be onsite more frequently for training. After 3 months, our weekly in office day is Tuesday (when everyone living in the SF Bay Area is required to come in). Additional days are based on business needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and Benefits: As a full-time exempt employee, you will be eligible for full benefits which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan, currently with an up to 8% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and internal & external salary equity considerations; the hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 per year.

Diversity Statement:

Our Client is fully committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply

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