Scion Staffing, Inc. (www.scionstaffing.com), a full service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct the search for an Accountant (A/P) for our client, a prestigious leader in secondary education in the Bay Area. This position is located in San Francisco and is for direct hire.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and processing accounting transactions and assisting the Controller with the monthly close of the general ledger and preparation of monthly reports. This position primarily provides operational support in accounts payable processing, and assists with cash and accounts receivable processing. The position requires excellent time management skill and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING:

Understands and works regularly with Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting system to maintain integrity of General Ledger, subsidiary modules, and related backup schedules.
Develops and implements practices and procedures related to Accounts Payable, including invoice processing and verification, expense coding, preparing payment checks, posting to the general ledger and maintenance of an accurate A/P filing system.
Assists with cash receipts processing, maintains cash receipt logs and/or bank deposit records.
Prepares account reconciliations, departmental budget reports, and other financial reports as needed.
Assists CFO and Controller in the preparation and presentation of operating financial reports, annual budget and other financial forecasts.
Assists in preparation of annual audit and other regulatory reports.
Consults and works with legal counsel, financial advisors, auditors, and other professional service firms as necessary and appropriate.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate degree in accounting with a minimum of two years related work experience.
Familiarity with not-for-profit management theory and practice, and not-for-profit accounting and reporting standards.
Experience using multi-user accounting software; familiarity with Blackbaud a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
Previous experience in an educational environment is preferred, but not required.

NECESSARY SKILLS and ABILITIES

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
Experience with management information systems, particularly automated accounting systems.
Excellent communication skills, including listening as well as oral and written expression.

CRITICAL BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Flexibility/Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility to change as circumstances require and adaptability in attitudes and behaviors to work effectively with different people and situations.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to objectively assess and respond to difficult workplace situations; an awareness of one’s own style and how it affects others; the ability to appropriately adjust one’s own behavior being attentive, understanding, and respectful of others’ points of view; effectively responding to and resolving interpersonal problems in the workplace, and developing positive work relationships with others.
Planning and Organization: The ability to analyze problems, think creatively, synthesize solutions and establish priorities that address the details and timeliness needed to achieve the intended results, effectively utilize available resources, and complete work and/or projects on time and according to plan.
Making Effective Decisions: Gather information on issue impartially considering all sides, and make logical, clear decisions that are within time and resource constraints.
Taking Responsibility: Follow through on commitments, only making promises that can be kept, and accepting responsibility for actions, results and mistakes.
Positive Attitude: Promote a can do atmosphere, maintain enthusiasm despite criticism, support the school’s mission/objectives, and work with others in a pleasant, happy, and upbeat manner.

COMPENSATION

$65k to $70k; DOE

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to angela@scionstaffing.com

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is an award winning staffing firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Over the past few years, our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment prowess has made us one of the top recruitment firms in California. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at www.scionstaffing.com, or in the 2010-2014 Business Times list of top staffing firms.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider committed to not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief. We are committed to the principals of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.

How to apply

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to angela@scionstaffing.com