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. Save the Redwoods League is fully committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. The League welcomes 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