Job Details
Job Location
Sacramento Corporate Office - Sacramento, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$22.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Accounting
Description
Join our team and make a difference in people's lives!
We're hiring for an Accounting Assistant located in Sacramento, California.This is a non-exempt, introductory accounting position, and will report to our corporate office Monday through Thursday, thirty-two hours per week. We provide an attractive benefits package including paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an employee assistance program.
About the Organization:
LifeSTEPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. The mission of LifeSTEPS is to provide effective educational and supportive services to maximize the strengths of individuals and build resilient communities. Founded in 1996, LifeSTEPS is currently one of the premier social services providers in affordable housing, and is the leading agency and national model of eviction prevention and sustainable housing. LifeSTEPS provides impact to over 100,000 residents residing at over 400 partnered affordable housing communities across the state of California. Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives.
The Accounting Assistant position will assist the Accounting Team by complimenting the day to day administrative and clerical duties of the department, expense account reconciliation, spreadsheet creation and updating, and some payroll support.
Essential Job Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote and live out the LifeSTEPS workplace values of integrity, innovation, empowerment, respect and personal growth in tandem with the Oz Principle.
• Follow all LifeSTEPS policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maximize office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications.
• Department clerical duties as needed; A/P scanning, fax, copies, mail, etc.
• Assist Controller with daily administrative and general accounting duties.
• Process restricted funding requests and submit for payment processing.
• Maintain excel spreadsheets/partner reporting; donor and client focused.
• Reconcile restricted funds to Fund Development reports.
• Credit card account donation and fee recording.
• Assist with accounts receivable collections, as needed.
• Assist with accounts payable processing, as needed.
• Process online buying requests as needed.
• Reconcile expense accounts.
• Assist with pre and post payroll schedules.
• Protect the organization by keeping all financial information confidential.
• Assist with the Accounting Department filing and archive system.
• Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
• Welcoming and directing visitors to the appropriate team member. Answering and routing all incoming calls to the LifeSTEPS Corporate main line.
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of outgoing mail as assigned.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience and/or License Certification:

• Associate's degree in a related field
• One (1) year of experience in an accounting department setting
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree

Are you ready to make a difference, stand behind and support individuals and families so they achieve their goals and become empowered to move forward in their lives? Apply today!!!
Please Note
LifeSTEPS values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at LifeSTEPS means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. Please provide us with notice if you will require accommodations during the interview process.