Accounting Clerk

Santa Rosa Community Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Community Health in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an Accounting Clerk for a part-time, in-person role. Under direct supervision, you will manage cash deposits and provide backup support for the accounts payable process.

The position supports daily cash handling and contributes to month-end closing and audits. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of related accounting experience (nonprofit preferred), an AA degree preferred, and strong Excel/Word skills with familiarity in Great Plains.

Qualifications

• Two to three years related accounting experience or nonprofit accounting experience.
• Minimum AA degree preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual based accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Experience with cash deposits, accounts payable, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Receives mailed payments daily; codes and inputs payments including checks and electronic payments; makes daily deposits.
• Maintains Cash deposit files and bank transactions.
• Enters bank transactions and transfers as necessary.
• Assists with accounts payable backup and monthly close tasks.
• Supports annual audit preparation and donation records.
• Researches cash deposit questions and issues; prepares deposits and reports.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

AA degree preferred

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Stony Point Admin - Santa Rosa, CA 95401, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $27.41 Hourly, POSITION TITLE: Accounting Clerk -Part-time position

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for Cash Deposits and providing backup support for Accounts Payable process.

Hourly Range: $22.00 $27.41 DOE

This is a 100% in-person position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives mailed payments daily; codes and inputs payments including checks and electronic payments; makes daily deposits.
• Maintains Cash deposit files.
• Enters Bank transactions and transfers as necessary.
• Uploads EFT files to Exchange Bank weekly.
• Helps with card expense report monthly distribution; posts credit card expenses.
• Updates and maintains files pertaining to donations and sends monthly reporting to Admin staff.
• Researches cash deposit questions and issues.
• Calculates and pays Internet sales taxes.
• Assists with preparation for organization’s annual audit.
• Assists with various accounting projects as they arise.
• Provides backup support for Accounts Payable.
• Participates in ongoing training.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Minimum AA degree preferred.

Experience:

• Two to three years related accounting experience or nonprofit accounting experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual based accounting as applicable to a nonprofit.
• Understanding of the revenue and accounts payable cycles, including processing and reconciliation.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Great Plains or equivalent accounting software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, follow through, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, accurate, able to work collaboratively and cross-train in all hands-on areas of the accounting process.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

SRCH is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation

Physical Requirements:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner, which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Or: Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to 20 pounds. (Admin positions: 5 lbs; general medical: 15 lbs; outreach: 20 lbs)
• Travel to other office and community locations.

SRCH provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with a physical or mental disability to apply for jobs and to perform the essential functions of their jobs unless it would cause an undue hardship.