Senior Accountant

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Diverse Workforce

Job Title:                Senior Accountant

Department:           Finance

Reports to:             Director of Accounting

Classification:        Professional Non-Union Exempt

Closing Date:         Open until filled

Location:                 San Francisco or San Jose

Overview:   

As UWBA responds to cultural shifts in the workplace, fundraising, and digital communications, it is guided by core values of innovation and results-driven creativity. Through a variety of existing and emerging initiatives, UWBA seeks to both strengthen and reimagine its work at all levels in order to provide more and better opportunities for struggling Bay Area residents. 

Our success is driven by our exceptional people and their commitment to the Bay Area community. Working at United Way Bay Area means making a lasting impact in the lives of those residents who need it most. Our employees use their individual strengths, innovation, and collaboration to help solve some of our region’s toughest challenges. We are seeking dedicated, talented, and diverse professionals who are passionate about creating a more equitable Bay Area.   United Way Bay Area values and is committed to an anti-racist workplace. Our commitment is seen in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work that is actively looking at our policies, practices, and programs to improve equity within our organization. 
   

UWBA is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive workplace that values equity. We particularly welcome applications from immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people with lived experience in poverty. To foster an open and impartial application review process that minimizes the potential for bias, please remove any reference to academic institutions from which you obtained a degree, if applicable, for example, simply list “Bachelor of Arts in Sociology”.  Not having a degree will not preclude you from being considered; applicable work experience is equally considered.

For more information about UWBA, please visit http://uwba.org.

Description:

This Senior Accountant position is a non-union level position is a vital part of the finance team and will be responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of the company’s reports and statements.  This individual will be responsible for reconciling accounts periodically to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. 

Accounting 

• Perform general level accounting duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Manage Grant Revenue and Accounts Receivable accounts in systems of record (MIP and ANDAR) 
• Coordinate with Grants Specialist to review and approve grant reconciliations and year-end entries. 
• Prepare accruals and assist in forecasts as needed. 
• Maintain the general ledger, reconcile various bank accounts, and prepare journal entries.  
• Research and document accounting transactions & resolve accounting discrepancies. 
• Assist with periodic closing process. 
• Support A/P and A/R processing as needed. 
• Assist with the annual audit and other financial/compliance audits by preparing various audit schedules and financial reports. 
• Assist in preparing ad hoc analysis and reporting. 
• Prepare special analysis and reporting projects, as needed. Document procedures as required. 
• This position will supervise the Grants Specialist. 

Who you are: 

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will have 4-7 years accounting experience.  This person has strong collaborative skills, positive approach, high energy, and results oriented.  Experience with MIP, Salesforce and Concur a plus.  This person is a strategic thinker and self-starter with the ability to improve processes and efficiencies.  This individual must be able to establish and maintain an effective “customer service” orientation. 

This opportunity is for a professional with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent, finance related field. Must have at least five years’ general work experience with an emphasis in accounting. She/he will ideally have experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs.  

Specific requirements include: 

• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and problem solving. 
• Advanced knowledge of Excel 
• Experience with Salesforce, MS Office, MIP and Concur. 
• Experience reconciling various types of accounts. 
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and net asset/fund accounting. 
• Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Strong management and organizational skills 
• Strong customer service skills 
• This position requires strong English language skills (both written and verbal) to effectively communicate with our colleagues, and stakeholders. We recognize that English proficiency can be achieved through various educational, professional, and life experiences. We encourage all candidates who meet the qualifications to apply, regardless of their primary language or background. 

Nice to have: 

• CPA or CPA candidate a plus 
• Knowledge of grants management cycle. 
• Knowledge of grants revenue and allocations. 

• Location: Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic employees have been working remotely. As restrictions are lifted and a return to office and community work is increasingly possible, staff and their supervisors will work together to determine the appropriate work arrangement based on the nature of the individual’s role, and in alignment with organizational policies and departmental needs and activities. We strive to be as flexible and fair as possible while ensuring in-person accessibility as needed to interface with our volunteers, membership, community, and each other.

TO APPLY:

Login at www.uwba.org/careers and submit your resume along with cover letter