Staff Accountant II

About Young Community Developers

Established in 1973, YCD is a nonprofit organization who serves residents of all ages living in the most historically underserved communities of San Francisco. YCD takes a holistic approach via a delivery eco-system of services designed to empower residents in achieving economic mobility, in turn building and sustaining a positive community by providing them with education opportunities, workforce development training, and social services. YCD’s philosophy is that every individual should have the right to sustainable and generational economic mobility, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Each year YCD provides around 1,200 community members with employment and training services through their programs and partnerships. YCD is also proud to share that they have been voted by Non-Profit Times as one of the top 50 best non-profits to work for in the United States!

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant II is a key member of the fiscal team managing a portion of government contracts and providing general accounting support. This role computes and prepares data for journal entries, general ledger, and related financial statements and performs day-to-day general accounting functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares general ledger journal entries, fixed asset tracking, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.

• Generates and files monthly financial reports and business correspondence.

• Develops, analyzes, and prepares periodic financial statements for timely distribution to management.

• Assists with accounts payable functions including but not limited to verifying invoices, expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions; entering data into the accounts payable system; and processing weekly check runs.

• Assists with accounts receivable functions including but not limited to applying payments to appropriate accounts, monthly invoicing, reconciling customer accounts, and handling customer inquiries.

• Reconciles petty cash fund and assists with budget preparation.

• Prepares and analyzes monthly journals monthly tax returns.

• Performs daily banking procedures and prepares account analyses and reconciliation.

• Maintains fixed asset and related depreciation schedules.

• Assists with annual external audits.

• Coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures. 

• Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; recommends improvements. 

• Assists with related special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

A successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced coursework a plus) in a quantitative discipline (concentration in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field).

• Minimum of 5 years experience in nonprofit management, organizing and/or advocacy work, fundraising or stewardship, coalition projects or philanthropy programs relating to education, workforce development, and community partnerships desired.

• Broad and deep understanding of government contracts, grants and reporting, as well as standard communication protocol with funding entities, and related parameters that typically appear in contracts, such as contract structures, program structures, program timelines and payments, insurance, and myriad of other related details.

• Demonstrated competency with using ADP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, Zoom and aptitude to quickly learn industry- or project-specific software.

• Experience in high-touch customer service-oriented communication, fiscal management planning, implementation, and reporting with diverse non-profit organizations/stakeholders from diverse cultures.

• Evidence of strong culturally competent verbal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Experience and ease developing relationships and skillfully working with a diverse community of colleagues, partners, clients, and constituents.

• Track record of successful task prioritization and execution with exceptional time management and organizational skills and ability to self-manage and follow through to reliably meet multiple, concurrent deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• Tact, professionalism, diplomacy, a sense of humor; ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

• Strong commitment to the mission of Young Community Developers Inc. and to individuals from diverse populations.

• Self-motivated individual who has a passion to ensure that program goals, objectives and tasks are completed in a timely fashion and exceeds standards.

• Continuous commitment to improve occupational knowledge.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

To best mitigate the spread of disease and protect our staff, it is a condition of employment that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Because YCD prioritizes the health and well-being of employees, proof of vaccination will be required upon hire and be kept on file for each employee.

I acknowledge this is the role I have been offered and understand that I am responsible for upholding the expectations this position requires to be successful. 

LOCATION:San Francisco, CA 

JOB TYPE:Full Time, Exempt 

SUPERVISORY: No

COMPENSATION: $74,880 $81,000 Annually

Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

We recognize there are many factors that influence your overall satisfaction both at work and in your personal life. Under our Total Rewards Package, we provide an integrated mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to our employees that help you reach a happier, more balanced life. Our work environment is built around collaboration and partnership, teamwork, community, diversity and inclusion. Some of these offerings include:

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.

• Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision premiums, and Life insurance 

• Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Employer-sponsored Health Spending Account with eligible plans

• 2 weeks of vacation accrued annually for the first 2 years of employment

• Accrued paid sick time; 96 hours max

• 15 paid holidays annually (Presidential Election Day added every 4 years)

• Personal Birthday Holiday

• End-of-Year paid Respite Week

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Heroes Program to support medical emergencies and crises

• Mental Health & Wellness services for all employees

• 4% company 401K contribution after one year of service and 21 Years of Age

• Professional development program to promote career advancement

• Discounts in retail, travel, and entertainment

• A fun, purposeful, and inclusive culture through in-office events, volunteerism, and community-based networking opportunities.

Young Community Developers is an “at-will” and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.