Community Initiatives · 21 hours ago
Project Accountant
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expCommunity Initiatives is an Oakland-based nonprofit service organization providing fiscal sponsorship services to various nonprofit projects. The Project Accountant position is responsible for delivering accurate accounting services and supporting the Client Services Team while managing a portfolio of clients' financial matters.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
First contact for a portfolio of clients regarding finance and accounting matters
Explain financial statements to clients that have varying levels of financial expertise
Compile and analyze client financial information including annual budget data, revenue, and expenses
Ensure financial information has been recorded accurately
Perform reconciliations of accounts, GL analysis, and revenue recognition for incoming funds
Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports
Provide support to projects in tracking grants and assist in preparing cost-reimbursable invoices for private and public funding sources
Build financial models for clients, including cash flows, to support forecasting and financial planning
Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end close process
Prepare special reports as requested by the Client Services Managers, Clients, and Finance and Accounting Team
Analyze revenue and expenses for proper GL account coding
Research unusual accounting items, solve puzzles, and recommend process improvements
Maintain a strong service orientation while balancing accuracy, deadlines, and compliance requirements
Assist with other duties, projects, and initiatives as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a minimum of 3 years of finance and accounting experience
Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP, and fund accounting
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and skilled in using other Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Experience with enterprise accounting software; experience with Sage Intacct a plus
The candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail is a must
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and exceptional client service skills are required
Self-starter with the skills to work independently with minimal supervision and with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
The individual must also be positive, dedicated to nonprofit service, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with an Accounting or Finance concentration is desirable
Benefits
Fully paid medical, dental and vision
401k and 5% employer match
Fully paid basic life insurance, LTD, STD coverage
4 weeks paid vacation
14 paid holidays
4 floating holidays
Company
Community Initiatives
Community Initiatives supports educational and health projects along with offers financial management, human resources, and payroll service.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.23MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.1M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.12M
Leadership Team
Ruth Williams
President and CEO
Carl Taibl, Nonprofit CFO, MBA
CFO
Recent News
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