Accounting Bookkeeper

The Accounting Clerk shall meet one of the following qualifications, requirements, responsibilities, obligations and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

2. Accounting training (or an equivalent degree) with at least 1-year accounting operations experience preferably with a nonprofit organization.

3. Good knowledge of standard accounting practices.

4. Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

5. Must possess a keen attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under deadlines.

7. Solid communication (both verbal and written) skills.

8. Communicate in a professional manner with Building Bridges Foster Family Agency staff, funders and vendors.

9. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and work in a team environment.

REQUIREMENTS

(A) Documentation of the required education and experience requirements shall be maintained in the personnel file.

(B) Must undergo pre-employment physical examination. This examination will be given at the employee's expense by a licensed physician and will include a TB Test as required by Community Care Licensing.

(C) Must submit to a Live Scan fingerprinting process. Each employee must receive clearance from the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of

6. Assists in gathering required documents as backup to vouchers.Investigation and Child Abuse Index per Community Care Licensing guidelines.

(D) A statement acknowledging the child abuse and neglect reporting.

(E) Participate in employee orientations and ongoing training.

(F) Current California Driver's license and automobile insurance.

(G) Must have the ability to use office machines such as word processors, computers, fax machines and to prepare the necessary documentation and reports regarding clients being serviced by Building Brides FFA, responsibilities in Penal Code Section 11164 et. seq.

(H) Employee shall complete a minimum of one-hour training in the area of child abuse identification and reporting.

(I) Must be at least 18 years old.

(J) Ability to work effectively with professionals, social workers, staff, foster families, etc. and maintain a professional identity.

(K) Express strong personal and professional ethics.

(L) Demonstrate a commitment to children and their protection and right to placement

RESPONSIBLITIES and OBLIGATIONS

1. Conducts all duties associated with bi-weekly accounts payable including:

i. Checking of invoices received.

ii. Interacting with staff and vendors;

iii. Processing invoices;

iv. Expense coding;

v. Data entry.

vi. Processing weekly check run.

2. Conducts all duties associated with accounts receivable including:

i. Computing Accounts Receivable from the county

ii. Performing bank deposits

iii. Tracking and following up on all account’s receivables.

iv. Data entry of Receivables.

3. Assist Accountant/Accounting Manager in performing monthly bank reconciliations for all bank and credit accounts.

4. Reconcile Credit Account with receipt submitted by the agency's authorize credit card users.

5. Assists in 1099 preparation.

6. Assists with preparing annual audit schedules.

7. Assists with any government audit that may occur.

8. Gathers all necessary financial reporting to federal, city and state agencies, as needed.

9. Performs special projects and duties as assigned.

10. Other duties as assigned.

11. Update Client files on internal company software (Foster Trak)

COMPENSATION AND WORK HOURS

The compensation and schedule for this position is established by an individual agreement between Building Bridges FFA and employee.

I have read the above job description and have had any question regarding the duties and expectations of this position answered to my satisfaction

I understand and acknowledge that job duty expectations are general in nature and additional duties may be assigned by my supervisor or may be necessitated by circumstance

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience:

• Accounting/Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person