Sion Staffing (www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com) has been engaged to conduct the search for a Staff Accountant – Grants and Contracts for our client, a well-known direct services organization in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time direct hire role.

OVERVIEW
The Corporate Staff Accountant – Grants and Contracts is responsible for the day-to-day corporate accounting, monthly close, and annual audit schedules. This includes the financial administration of organization’s grants & contracts, individual donation, special events and intercompany billing and social enterprise monthly close.

This position performs a variety of professional level accounting work in the areas of accounting, auditing of financial transactions and financial contract administration; examines, analyzes, maintains, reconciles and verifies complex financial records; prepares mandated state, federal and county financial reports. Primary responsibilities require the ongoing monitoring of corporate fund statements for erroneous issues and resolution of accounting problems/errors, preparation of timely invoices for disbursement of grant/contract funds; support budget production for corporate and grants & contracts; and functioning as liaison internally as well as externally for all corporate cost centers.

The Corporate Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will work closely with the finance manager. The Corporate Staff Accountant is part of a finance team of seven, as the organization has two staff accountants for its property management function, one staff accountant for AP, and one for payroll, the finance manager and Controller. The candidate is required to maintain a collaborative working relationship with organization’s department heads and other related personnel. Successful performance of the work requires considerable knowledge of governmental accounting principles as well as GAAP and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for corporate monthly close of all corporate cost centers, ensuring that internal and external monthly reporting is timely and accurate
Responsible for monthly intercompany billing and accounting, reconciling corporate intercompany accounts to the organization’s various other related party entities.
Responsible for the organization’s corporate audit schedules (corporate balance sheet accounts, federal awards, restricted gifts, and grants receivable).
Responsible for financial administration of the organization’s social enterprise program monthly, quarterly and annual billing and reporting
Responsible for financial administration of concurrent grants both public and private with various payment methods, compliance and reporting requirements and deadlines
Extract accounting data to facilitate the timely billing and collection of grant receivables, verifying compliance and accuracy.
Provide financial support for fiscal year public grants budget process as well as budget amendments.
Assist in the financial closeout process of completed projects and ensures that all pending financial issues are resolved and necessary information is provided
Assist in the pledge accounting process and reconciliation to development records. Prepare reporting on restricted & unrestricted funds for departments, and for management to track the availably and utilization of funds.
Work closely with Grants Managers and departments to ensure grant and gift funds are properly set up and maintained and funds are used appropriately. Ensure that individuals are aware of, and comply with, donor restrictions, processes, and policies involving funds under their management.
Cross train with Payroll, Properties and A/P staff accountants to support as needed.
Participates in the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems.
Other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or three years full cycle non-profit fund accounting experience
Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements as well as knowledge of federal award regulation, specifically OMB A-122 and A-133
Knowledge of restricted gift accounting and reporting GAAP requirements, specifically FASB, Statement No. 116.
Analytical and detail oriented yet able to look at the whole picture to meet deadlines
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities and function independently and as a team member.
High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal and strict adherence to confidentiality.
Understanding of concepts, principles and practices of funding agency relations and compliance requirements as well as donor expectations regarding gift stewardship.
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, databases, etc) experience with Sage MIP preferred.
Ability and willingness to contribute to the high functioning of the Finance Team.
Sensitivity to homeless people and the issues of homelessness and recovery, and ability to work with people from diverse educational and personal backgrounds.

COMPENSATION
$60-65K DOE.

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 2010-2013 Business Times list of top staffing firms.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does 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
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to **angela@scionstaffing.com** as an attachment in Word (.doc or.docx format).

Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.