Staff Accountant Part-Time

Guide Dogs of America; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guide Dogs of America seeks a detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations under the Director of Finance. You will handle reconciliations, AP, GL maintenance, payroll support, and budget reporting for a nonprofit organization.

The role requires nonprofit accounting experience, strong accuracy, and proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and related tools. Occasional event support may be required evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit accounting is required.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts monthly.
• Record and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Maintain the accounts payable system by coding invoices and monitoring approvals.
• Update and maintain the general ledger.
• Support month-end close with bank reconciliations and data collection.
• Ensure compliance with financial and tax reporting, including 1099 prep.
• Periodically prepare the daily contribution summary and record contributions in the general ledger.
• Assist with processing biweekly payroll, benefits reporting, and payments as needed.
• Contribute to budget preparation and reporting.
• Provide occasional support at indoor or outdoor events held evenings or weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent multitasking

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

QuickBooks

Salesforce

AvidXchange

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose: Under the direction of the Director of Finance, perform daily accounting activities and provide support to the accounting function and, as needed, other departments.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with accounting department needs, to include but not limited to the following:
• Reconcile accounts monthly—15%
• Record and reconcile credit card transactions-15%
• Maintain the accounts payable system by uploading and coding invoices and monitoring approvals—10%
• Update and maintain the general ledger—12%
• Support month-end close by completing bank reconciliations and collecting financial data—14%
• Ensure compliance with financial and tax-reporting requirements, including 1099 prep—10%
• Periodically prepare the daily contribution summary and record contributions in the general ledger—5%
• Assist with processing biweekly payroll, benefits reporting, and payments as needed—5%
• Contribute to budget preparation and reporting—11%
• Provide occasional support at indoor or outdoor events held evenings or weekends—3%
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Visual acuity sufficient to read forms, documentation and computer screens
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to tolerate elevated noise level – barking dogs

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of Quickbooks. Salesforce and AvidXchange or other payables software desired
• Experience working in Accounting with non-profit organization required
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently, multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of bookkeeping experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Position may include driving — Valid driver’s license and insurability required