Temporary Senior Accountant
16 days ago
Berkeley
Job DescriptionSalary: $41.83 - $46.63 per hour DOE Job Title: Temporary Senior Accountant Reports to: Controller Classification: Regular, Full-Time, FLSA Exempt Pay Range: $41.83 - $46.63 per hour DOE Location: 1919 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8:30 am-5:00 pm About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders. Our Mission: Building community, dignity, hope and wellness through services that support recovery and self-sufficiency with people who are living with serious mental health challenges. Our Values: Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled Temporary Senior Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will have work experience in the nonprofit sector that demonstrates outstanding technical skills, judgment, and execution. You will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations, including responding to internal and external inquiries. Knowledge of Abila MIP is strongly desired. Primary Responsibilities Accounting: • Collaborate with accounting team to complete timely month end closing of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements with appropriate backup documentation and supporting schedules, • Reconcile bank statements and oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes., • Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis., • Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries, maintain proper supporting documentation, and provide a solid audit trail, • Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger transactions to ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded;, • Assist in preparing financial reports for internal stakeholders, board members, and external parties such as donors, auditors, and regulatory agencies., • Assist with coordination of the annual external audit and tax preparation process., • Assist with annual financial, workers comp and 401k audits and reports, • Analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations for improving the organization's financial performance and sustainability., • Perform analysis of operations on a monthly basis, including but not limited to expenditures, revenue, program cost-metrics, and other financial operations, • Utilize strong Excel skills to create complex financial models, perform data analysis, and streamline accounting processes., • Assist preparation and reporting of agency and program budgeting., • Manages grants and funding, including tracking expenses, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for funders., • Provide general oversight, mentorship, guidance, oversee work quality for accounting team., • Responsible for understanding the full scope of accounting functions of Bonita House and able to perform all accounting functions. Provide backup as needed in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc., • Participate in or lead special projects as opportunities arise, • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements • BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field., • Minimum of 5 years of accounting with at least 3 years of non-profit experience, preferably in an organization with multiple programs. Positions held must demonstrate a broad and deep understanding of accounting principles and functions., • Experience in health care field including revenue cycle strongly preferred., • BHI conducts background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Satisfactory completion of background check is a requirement for employment with the agency., • A valid driver license, reliable personal vehicle, personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are essential job requirements., • Occasional travel (local) as required to fulfill primary job responsibilities and duties., • Passion for the BHI mission. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not directly supervise staff but provides team leadership and daily work direction within the accounting team. Knowledge Skills & Abilities • Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting., • Knowledge of unrestricted and restricted funding sources., • Experience with Abila MIP accounting software is strongly preferred., • Experience with government grants and contracts is highly desirable., • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the most current versions of Windows and Office (Word and Excel) and ability to use the internet effectively. Strong Excel and financial modeling skills., • Prior experience processing or overseeing payroll for midsize organizations., • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization., • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills., • Attention to detail, accuracy, strong organizational skills and desire for continuous improvement and learning., • Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs., • Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to present information effectively., • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate., • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality., • Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments. Work environment/Physical demands: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws. Physical Activity: The position requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may be required to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs. Lifting & Carrying: Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual Dexterity & Communication: Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or community-based setting with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. Some positions may require travel between locations as part of regular duties. Travel required: This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. EEO Statement:Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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