The National Equity Project, an Oakland, CA based nonprofit organization seeks a full-time Accounting Associate to perform day-to-day activities in the Finance Department.

Accounting

Manages accounts payable including entering invoices for various vendors and staff reimbursements, reviewing expenses for accuracy and ensuring proper coding, approvals and documentation are in place, maintaining vendor files and contracts, setting up vendors and processing 1099.

Manages accounts receivable including entering invoices into the accounting system, maintaining check log, processing cash receipts for deposit, monitors past due accounts receivable and following up with clients, and generating various sales reports on a regular basis.

Prepares payroll to be submitted to outside vendor for processing, ensures accurate and timely payment of wages, deductions and reporting withholding. Collects timesheets and verifies leave accruals and usage for accuracy.

Assists in various aspects of month end close, especially in accounts receivable with the emphasis is to reconcile contract revenue stream with other web-based solutions.

Assists with the annual financial audit.

Benefits Administration

Manages administration of health and benefits including processing open enrollment and updates changes made to the plan.

Performs HR related duties including preparing new hire paperwork, maintains and updates personnel files, and assists with other HR tasks.

Responds to and prepares local and state reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business related field.
Minimum 3 years related accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, and knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
Detail oriented, strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work and responsibilities.

How to apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@nationalequityproject.org and include your name and Accounting Associate in the subject line.