Finance Manager / Austin

Wdactionfund; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid leave including vacation and personal days

Every other Friday off

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in Austin, TX seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage budgets, and support payroll and reporting needs. This role requires strong experience in finance and tools like QuickBooks. Candidates should possess robust communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to promoting worker and immigrant justice. The starting salary is $64,000, with benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in accounting including accounts payable.
• Two years in managing or supporting an auditing process.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create annual operating budgets with directors.
• Manage payroll and deductions for union and retirement.
• Prepare and reconcile financial reports and transactions.

Skills

Experience in QuickBooks

Budget management

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Google Docs

Slack

Job description

Overview

ROLE: FINANCE MANAGER
LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED

The Finance Manager advances Workers Defense work for immigrant and worker justice by ensuring the timely and strategic oversight of the organization’s finances and other administrative structures.

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [e-mail]. Please include the position title on the subject line of your email. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate about protecting and strengthening worker & immigrant rights in Texas!
• You have experience in finance
  • QuickBooks, budget management, payroll, performance of audits etc.
• You are able to multi-task, follow deadlines and prioritize projects
• You have excellent communication skills
• You are committed to Workers Defense’s identity as a membership-led organization.
• You are skilled at motivating and inspiring others to take action!

THE ROLE IN ACTION

• Work with the Operations Director and Executive Director to create annual operating budgets
• Balance sheets, budget to actuals, profit and loss statements and other financial documents as needed by the Executive Director
• Lead on creation of budgets for grants and produce budget reports as needed by the development team
• Lead on payroll
  • On a timely manner run payroll for staff
    • Deduct union dues for those in the Workers Defense Union
    • Deduct retirement contributions for those enrolled in the program
    • Deduct any other amounts based on staff’s enrollment in benefits etc.
    • Conduct exit payouts for staff that include vacation and other necessary payments
    • Consolidate timesheets to ensure accurate count for staff for sick and vacation time for purposes of payroll
• Lead on Accounts Payable
  • In a timely manner execute reimbursements for staff
  • In a timely manner remit payments for all invoices including invoices from vendors, insurances, recurring bills such as rent and utilities, etc.
• Lead on our Financial Reporting
  • Consolidate card itemizations on a monthly basis with QuickBooks and financial reports
  • Reconcile the transactions for the banks, QuickBooks and finances: all income and expenses
  • Support Operations Director with the audit of the family of organizations. This includes providing necessary reports and participating in meetings with the Workers Defense Accountant and the auditors
• Work with Operations Director to run annual employee W2 forms, 1099 forms,
  Franchise Tax form (WDAF only), IRS 5500 form and tracking of in-kind services
• Deposit checks to bank accounts on a weekly basis
• Complete administrative functions including evaluations, plans, timesheets, etc.
• Support with grassroots fundraising efforts
• Support cross-programmatic campaigns, actions, events and meetings
• Any other activities that are necessary to carry out the work of Workers Defense

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Ability to work irregular hours (evenings and weekends)
• Basic computer literacy (PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Slack & Internet)
• Ability to work proficiently on QuickBooks online
• At least two years of experience with accounting including accounts payable
• At least two years of experience managing or supporting the auditing process
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple responsibilities
• Ability and flexibility for some travel, primarily instate
• Ability to do in person work; support with member events and fundraising events
• Ability to drive and operate a vehicle. Will need to transport themselves to meetings etc.

*If you don’t meet all the criteria above but still feel your experience could be a good fit for the role, please apply. Workers Defense recognizes that candidates who don’t check every box can still add value to our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Workers Defense has a salary scale that is based on experience. The starting salary for the position is $64,000.
• Every other Friday off.
• Employer-paid medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid leave consists of 9 days vacation, 10 days sick, and 5 days personal.
• Paid holidays in addition to office closures the week of fourth of July, the week of Thanksgiving and December 23rd through 31st.
• Retirement plan with company match of 3% (as per our Personnel Policies Manual and after probationary period – 90 days from hire).
• Parental leave of 12 weeks paid (after probationary period – 90 days from hire).

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND

Workers Defense Action Fund is a member-led organization that mobilizes Latine voters in Texas to build governing power and fight for worker and immigrant justice.

ABOUT WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT

Workers Defense Project is a member-led organization that organizes Latine immigrant workers in Texas to fight for dignity and respect.

Workers Defense is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including candidates of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

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