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Elder Law and Advocacy
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Elder Law & Advocacy, a small non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Director to manage accounting, financial reporting and HR. This hybrid remote/on-site role is a key member of the leadership team and will work closely with the Executive team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • Maintain accounting records and books of accounts of all Elder Law & Advocacy (ELA) funds and all programs requiring separate reports or claims.
  • Coordinate all audit activity.
  • Prepare and present monthly and year-to-date financials to the Finance Committee, and Board, as necessary.
  • Manage and track performance of investments.
  • Maintain internal controls, safeguard receipt of revenues, and manage fixed assets.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and monthly claims.
  • Manage employee benefits package; work as liaison with benefit providers and assist employees with enrolling and making changes to their benefits.
  • Process payroll using online payroll software and remit 401k contributions on a timely basis.
  • Oversee HR administration, including staff onboarding, benefits, and ensure compliance with CA labor laws.
  • Update and maintain the online HRIS system.
  • Personnel management assistance.
  • Workers Comp and Leaves of Absence management.
  • Oversee all financial, program, and grants accounting.
  • Coordinate annual budgeting and planning process.
  • Process bills and obligations, and obtain approval to pay.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly claim requests for all programs, as required.
  • Prepare closeout reports for all programs, as required.
  • Prepare reports or questionnaires requested by insurance companies.
  • Assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director with preparing grant proposals and reports.
  • Prepare program budgets for grant related letters and proposals.
  • Review agency policies and fiscal compliance.
  • Work with the Executive Director and/or Board Finance Committee to design the company's financial policies, rules and regulations, and see that all departments adhere to policies.
  • Oversee compliance of government contracts and grants, including invoicing, tracking, and calculation of overhead and staff rates.
  • Handle annual insurance renewal and ensure proper coverage is maintained.
  • Prepare and file all necessary government reports and submissions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Five years experience in a supervisory accounting role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
  • Understanding of, and experience with, and nonprofit accounting.
  • Proficient using automated accounting systems (QBO).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
  • Previous payroll and HR experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Full time (may consider part time in the future).
  • On-site
  • Employer subsidized healthcare insurance.
  • 401K program.
  • PTO (16.5 days per year to start) plus 13 paid holidays.

Position Reports to:

  • Executive Director
  • Board of Directors

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $99,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92123

Salary : $99,000 - $110,000

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