Accounting Associate

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Accounting Associate

Employment Type:  Temp to hire, Full-Time, Salary Non-Exempt

Wage: A competitive hourly wage range of $29.81 - $32.21 and annual salary range of $62,000 - $67,000

Department: Finance

Reports To:  Finance Director

Position Location:  Bay Area, LA, or Sacramento, CA

Work Schedule:  Four Day Work Week: Two (2) days in office, two (2) days remote. However, there may be certain circumstances, like pressing deadlines or peak business periods, where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a five-day work week.

Vaccine Policy: We require all staff to be fully vaccinated

Highly respected organizations, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), and EnviroVoters Education Fund, are excited to launch a search for an Accounting Associate to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team!

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial activities with the assistance of the organizations’ contractors. The accounting and financial activities include bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll, and other general accounting and finance duties.

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

EnviroVoters Education Fund, EnviroVoters’s 501(c)3 sister organization, works through programs focused on voter engagement and mobilization, issue advocacy, legislative accountability, and research and opinion polling to provide the public, policymakers, and environmental advocates with the resources they need to make California’s air, water and natural resources cleaner and greener through the democratic process. For more information, please visit www.envirovotersedfund.org.

The work of EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Accounting Associate is critical to our overall organizational success. The Accounting Associate will contribute to the management of accounting policies and procedures, finance, payroll, help to ensure financial accuracy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and adherence to tax regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a mission-driven, rapidly growing, high-impact organization. You will play a critical role in actualizing new processes and systems that will enable the organization to continue to grow its financial infrastructure, and by extension, our organizational impact.

The ideal candidate will be a strong, independent self-starter ready to come up with creative ways to achieve the organization's goals and eager to jump in and get the job done.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter timesheet into the payroll system on a bi-weekly basis.
• Process invoices requests including travel reimbursements and manage payments using Bill.com.
• Manage monthly Credit Card Reconciliations from AMEX.
• Record financial transactions, reconcile bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Performs accounting projects and other duties and tasks as assigned by the Sr. Staff Accountant.
• Scan and file all invoices and maintain a neat filing system.
• Research and resolve issues with vendors and internal staff.
• Assist in annual audit.
• Assist in books clean-up and creating ad hoc journal entries as directed by the Sr. Staff Accountant
• Adhere to accounting policies and procedure memos.
• Assist with month end close and provide explanations entries

MUST HAVES

To be successful in this job, you must possess the following qualities and experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• MS Excel skills required
• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, and other accounting equivalent
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to the values and mission of EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow through on projects and tasks
• Keen project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to interact effectively with people on all levels of the organization

NICE to HAVES

• Experience with nonprofit accounting (501(c)4 and/or 501(c)3)
• Experience using Paylocity or an equivalent payroll processing database
• Experience with split invoice allocations and intercompany invoices and transactions

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in this cutting-edge organization. California Environmental Voters offers 8-20 vacation days, 7 sick days a year, 12 holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Year, 5 days of bereavement leave, health and dental benefits, section 125 plan, a 401(k)-retirement program with up to 3% employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

Salary Description

$62,000 - $67,000 Annually