Staff Accountant/Compliance Assistance
Company: GPAC
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is a national search firm.
We have been retained by a progressive and unique nonprofit that
supports small business entrepreneurs to search for a highly
motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Compliance Assistant
to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in
maintaining accurate financial records and comply with relevant
regulations. Additionally, the successful candidate will be tasked
with overseeing compliance reporting. This full-time position is
based in Oakland, CA with a hybrid schedule of in-office work on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as the opportunity for fully remote
work arrangement based on eligibility.BACKGROUNDPeople of color
start businesses at higher rates than white people - but are
constrained by structural inequities and often overlooked by
mainstream funders. Through their coaching, connections, and
capital the organization partners with, mentors, and invests in
underestimated Bay Area entrepreneurs to accelerate great
businesses and build an economy that works for all.This opportunity
will put you front and center as they integrate recent growth. You
will take their financial and compliance reporting to the next
level in a deeply rewarding environment because:--- - - - - - - -
They partner intensely with entrepreneurs over years and see the
impact of their work daily when they buy their products, watch them
create new jobs, and grow the local economy.--- - - - - - - - They
are proving there is a better way to structure capital and support
racial equity in small business through their unique VC/equity
model of financing. ---- - - - - - - - They act like a fast-paced
lean startup - combining the best of the for profit and nonprofit
worlds with a laser focus on entrepreneurs.THE ROLEThis role
reports directly to the VP of Finance and Administration and will
be responsible for the following:Financial--- - - - - - - -
Maintains the General Ledger--- - - - - - - - Codes invoices, sets
up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly
books--- - - - - - - - Reconciles bank accounts on a monthly basis
and verifies deposits--- - - - - - - - Handles reconciliation of
revenue, cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and other cash
related accounts--- - - - - - - - Manages accounts receivable
collections, notes payable, prepaids, assets and revenue
restrictions and releases--- - - - - - - - Verifies and processes
payments of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures
payments are charged to the appropriate accounts--- - - - - - - -
Conducts month-end and year-end closures--- - - - - - - - Provides
outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account
information and documents to perform annual audit--- - - - - - - -
Manages Bill.com system; collects 1099's from vendors--- - - - - -
- - Provides support to the Sr. Financial Analyst and performs
other accounting related tasks as neededCompliance and Reporting---
- - - - - - - Monitors compliance and contributes to reporting
related to CDFI certification, grants, and donations--- - - - - - -
- Works closely with Development team to track all compliance
reporting and ensures all covenants are metWHO YOU ARE--- - - - - -
- - You are an accomplished financial professional with attention
to detail and interest in managing an increasingly complex balance
sheet--- - - - - - - - You hold yourself and others accountable to
meet commitments--- - - - - - - - You take on new opportunities and
tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm--- - - - - - - - You build partnerships and work
collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives--- - - - - -
- - You build strong customer relationships and deliver
customer-centric solutions (for both internal and external
customers)--- - - - - - - - You recognize the value that different
perspectives and cultures bring to an organization--- - - - - - - -
You interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators
to make better business decisions--- - - - - - - - You can analyze
financial data and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies--- - -
- - - - - You ensure that financial reports and statements are
submitted on time and manage your time effectively and prioritize
tasks to meet deadlines--- - - - - - - - You consistently achieve
results, even under tough circumstances--- - - - - - - - You are
committed to listening to and learning from your colleagues--- - -
- - - - - You gain the confidence and trust of others through
honesty, integrity, and authenticity--- - - - - - - - You align
with the organization's values and have examples of how you
demonstrate themWHAT YOU BRING--- - - - - - - - B.A./B.S. degree or
equivalent--- - - - - - - - 5 years' experience in Accounting.--- -
- - - - - - Working ability to use tools such as Excel, QuickBooks,
Expensify, Bill.com and Salesforce--- - - - - - - - Experience in
achieving clean financial audits--- - - - - - - - Experience
working in nonprofit finance and knowledge in Investment Accounting
a plusOFFER AND COMMITMENTThe annual base salary range for this
position is $70,000 to $75,000 depending on background and
experience. Compensation also includes a discretionary bonus paid
annually based on organization and individual performance.Full
benefits package includes: 13 paid holidays per year; 3 weeks of
annual paid vacation; 10 days of annual paid sick leave; at least 3
employer-identified mental health days; employer-paid health,
dental, vision, life insurance and disability benefits; 50%
employer-paid dependent health; employer-paid mental health
counseling; 24-hour online virtual healthcare; 401(k) plan with
matching; and mobile phone / Internet reimbursement.HOW TO
APPLYPlease submit -your Staff Accountant/Compliance Assistant
resume confidentially to Carol Sieger at carol.sieger@gogpac.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Carol at 605.799.8136.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national
origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, military status, genetic information, or any other status
protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People
and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in
placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the
United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive,
client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to
deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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