Foundation Accountant (PFS)

Pacific Foundation Services, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Pacific Foundation Services, LLC (PFS) is seeking a part-time Accountant to support a 6-person finance team. The role entails processing receipts and disbursements, journal entries, and supporting monthly closes, audits, and tax work.

Work is 60% FTE (22.5 hours/week) with potential to grow to full time, reporting to the Controller. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in accounting, GAAP knowledge, 3+ years nonprofit or foundation experience, and strong QuickBooks and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP.
• At least three years accounting experience, nonprofit/foundations preferred.
• Strong QuickBooks experience (PC and online).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Collaborative team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Process receipts and disbursements.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Record journal entries.
• Prepare investment statements and reports to clients.
• Assist with monthly closing procedures for foundations.
• Assist Sr. Accountants with annual audit/review tasks and requests.
• Assist with annual tax returns and entering payments.
• Maintain and update monthly closing checklists and files.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

QuickBooks

Excel

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or related

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop & Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pacific Foundation Services, LLC (PFS) is a professional services firm that manages over 35 independent family foundations. We provide whatever a foundation needs to operate optimally, including strategic advice, board support, grantmaking programs, compliance, financial management and a physical home. With a current staff of 35, we value competence and camaraderie and work together to make the most of our collective experience. We thrive on collaboration and share our talents to provide top-level service to our clients.

PFS is looking for a highly skilled accountant to join the PFS team. The Accountant supports the finance department (six employees) in providing excellent service to the private foundations that PFS manages. The Accountant is responsible for processing receipts and disbursements, recording journal entries, and special projects, as assigned. The position is part-time 60% FTE (22.5 hours per week) with the potential to eventually be full time. The position is nonexempt, and reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Process checks and deposits for all foundations, as needed.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Record journal entries prepared by Sr. Accountants.
• Prepare and send investment statements, check registers and general ledger reports to clients as requested.
• Assist Sr. Accountants in monthly closing procedures for foundations including, but not limited to: routine journal entries, reports as requested.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of grants expense and grants payable with grants management database.
• Assist Sr. Accountants with annual audit/review tasks and requests.
• Assist with annual tax returns, including entering payments into QuickBooks, filing completed returns on server, sending copies to appropriate accountants.
• Ensure monthly closing checklists are updated regularly.
• Ensure department’s hard copy files and server files are current and orderly.
• Prepare year end 1099/1096
• Assist Controller and Sr. Accountants on special projects as assigned.

Skills and Attributes Needed:

• BS or BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• At least three years accounting experience, preferably with nonprofits or foundations, general ledger experience required.
• High proficiency with accounting software, including QuickBooks (both PC-based and online versions).
• Proven skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, in a Windows environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to juggle multiple, unrelated projects, including ability to prioritize
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and discretion about confidential matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to PFS values of generosity, respect, integrity, inclusion, commitment, and humility.

Location:

PFS has offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa. This position will be based in the San Francisco office.

Salary Range: $30/hour to $35/hour, DOE.

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, Section 125 plan, 401K retirement, Commuter Checks and more

Pacific Foundation Services is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and our company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service, legally protected medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

All final candidates must provide three relevant employment references, and be able to verify the right to work in the United States.