Accountant I

Talentify; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Accountant I-General in the Finance department to support monthly billing, posting Accounts Payable, payroll, and the monthly close. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities include assisting funder audits, preparing year-end schedules, and backing up payroll processing as needed. The position emphasizes accuracy and collaboration within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least 1 year accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Knowledge of non-profit GAAP and government funder regulations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly billing and funder reimbursements.
• Post Accounts Payable and assist in payroll and monthly close.
• Assist with funder audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare audit schedules with the Controller for year-end audits.
• Back-up payroll processing as needed.
• Assist Accounts Payable with check requests/credit card verifications.
• Support month-end closing.
• Cash count for Nutrition Depts meal collections.
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

MS Office

Job description

Title : Accountant I-General

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Controller

Job Summary:

Assists the Fiscal Department with monthly billing, posting Accounts Payable, payroll and monthly closing.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for timely and accurate billings to funders on a reimbursement cost billing, by units, or any other type of billing as required by funders, as assigned by the Controller.
• Responsible for application of accurate payments and collections to the appropriate accounts on a daily basis.
• Assists and coordinates funder audits, resolves discrepancies and audit findings, and recommends process changes as necessary.
• Prepares audit schedules with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
• Assist & learn payroll processing to serve as back-up when needed.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Specialist with processing check requests or credit card verifications.
• Assist the Controller with the month-end closing.
• Assist with the cash count of the Nutrition Depts meal collections.
• Performs special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in accounting orrelated fields, with a minimum one year of Accounting experience.
• 2. Attention to detail, thoroughness, analyzing information, accounting knowledge, vendor relationship, PC proficiency, data entry skills, and general math skills.
• 3. Perferably has knowledge of non-profit GAAP and government funder regulations
• 4. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• 5. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• 6. Proficient in MS Office and preferably knows how to use Sage Intacct.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call [phone] for special assistance.