G/L General Ledger Accountant

Bay Area Community Services is a $90M, 600 person community-based agency providing mental health, housing and social services to homeless individuals. BACS' mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes.
GL Accountant Position Overview
Do you have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys complex accounting and wants to work for a mission driven organization. The GL Accountant provides support to the CFO and is responsible for General Ledger maintenance, payroll support, bank and account reconciliations, financial report preparations, and monitoring company-wide internal controls. This role requires someone who values accountability, a high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail.
General Ledger Accountant Responsibilities
* Review daily bank activities and work with bank for positive pay.
* Review and reconcile bank and credit card statements; manage expense reporting.
* Prepare all journal entries for monthly transactions.
* Maintain prepaid expense and fixed asset schedule.
* Consult with managers and supervisors to process electronic timesheets and expense reimbursements, assist with payroll processing, and download payroll data into GL.
* Coordinate A/R and A/P functions as necessary.
* Assist CFO with monthly financial and budget reports and analysis.
GL Accountant Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Associate's Degree in Accounting plus three (3) years of general accounting experience.
* Knowledge and understanding of the General Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP).
* Must have knowledge of General Ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and computer applications.
* MIP experience is a plus.
* Strong GL skill preferred.
General Ledger Accountant Compensation/Benefits
* Highly competitive compensation $42/hr
* Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children
* 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure
* One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years - not charging PTO
* 403b with BACS matching contribution
* After 1 year of service, $3000 per year in tuition, student loan debt payment, CEUs, etc.Up to $15,000 over 5 years
* Annual holiday party, summer event, staff appreciation events
* Significant internal growth opportunities
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