NOW HIRING: Accountant!

Accountant

Salary Range ($60,000 – $80,000 Annually)

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Accountant will ensure accurate and compliant financial recordkeeping for the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This role includes responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, banking, financial reporting, and assisting with grant budget management. The Bookkeeper will also manage data uploads from Ramp and ADP into QuickBooks and collaborate with various departments to administer and monitor grant budgets, ensuring compliance and proper fund allocation. Proficiency in QuickBooks is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable:

• Review payments and reconcile them with invoices or billing records.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts promptly.

Accounts Payable:

• Review accounts payable entries, including invoices and reimbursements, in Bill.com.
• Track payment statuses and provide timely updates.
• Process and distribute checks, including journal entries for automatic debits or credits.
• Maintain cash disbursement journals and ensure accuracy through month-end reconciliations.
• Efficiently manage monthly billing and invoicing tasks.

Deposits and Banking:

• Prepare deposits by batching checks, running register tapes, and entering data in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and track interest earned on accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile credit card transactions.

Ramp and ADP Integration:

• Upload transactions from the Ramp credit card system into QuickBooks, ensuring accurate classification and reconciliation.
• Import payroll data from ADP into QuickBooks, verifying accuracy and completeness.

Grant Budget Administration:

• Support Finance Director and department directors to create, monitor, and manage grant budgets.
• Support accurate allocation and compliance with grantor requirements.
• Prepare grant-specific financial reports and assist with audits.
• Provide regular updates on grant expenditures and balances.

Budget Monitoring and Financial Reporting:

• Assist with monthly financial reporting
• Assist in year-end processes, including preparing documents for, 1099s, and tax filings.
• Assist with audits.

• Generate financial reports to ensure adherence to grant requirements.
• Support during organizational and grant audits.
• Complete sales tax filings.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain financial and grant-related documentation.
• Perform asset inventory management and daily backups of QuickBooks data.
• Support other administrative tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of non-profit accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Demonstrated experience managing federal grant budgets is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (required).
• Experience with Ramp and ADP systems is a plus.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools, including Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with state and federal grants.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and regulations.
• Familiarity with grant management or nonprofit accounting software.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s impactful mission while playing a critical role in maintaining strong financial systems and ensuring effective grant management. If you’re detail-oriented, skilled in bookkeeping, and passionate about nonprofit work, we encourage you to apply.

TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to ecedeno@doloreshuerta.org
Type “Accountant” in the subject line

The Dolores Huerta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.