Staff Accountant/Compliance Assistance - Gpac

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is a national search firm. We have been retained by a progressive and unique nonprofit that supports small business entrepreneurs to search for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Compliance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and comply with relevant regulations. Additionally, the successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing compliance reporting. This full-time position is based in Oakland, CA with a hybrid schedule of in-office work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as the opportunity for fully remote work arrangement based on eligibility.

BACKGROUND

People of color start businesses at higher rates than white people — but are constrained by structural inequities and often overlooked by mainstream funders. Through their coaching, connections, and capital the organization partners with, mentors, and invests in underestimated Bay Area entrepreneurs to accelerate great businesses and build an economy that works for all.

This opportunity will put you front and center as they integrate recent growth. You will take their financial and compliance reporting to the next level in a deeply rewarding environment because:

●        They partner intensely with entrepreneurs over years and see the impact of their work daily when they buy their products, watch them create new jobs, and grow the local economy.

●        They are proving there is a better way to structure capital and support racial equity in small business through their unique VC/equity model of financing. 

●        They act like a fast-paced lean startup – combining the best of the for profit and nonprofit worlds with a laser focus on entrepreneurs.

THE ROLE

This role reports directly to the VP of Finance and Administration and will be responsible for the following:

Financial

●        Maintains the General Ledger

●        Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books

●        Reconciles bank accounts on a monthly basis and verifies deposits

●        Handles reconciliation of revenue, cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and other cash related accounts

●        Manages accounts receivable collections, notes payable, prepaids, assets and revenue restrictions and releases

●        Verifies and processes payments of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts

●        Conducts month-end and year-end closures

●        Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit

●        Manages Bill.com system; collects 1099’s from vendors

●        Provides support to the Sr. Financial Analyst and performs other accounting related tasks as needed

Compliance and Reporting

●        Monitors compliance and contributes to reporting related to CDFI certification, grants, and donations

●        Works closely with Development team to track all compliance reporting and ensures all covenants are met

WHO YOU ARE

●        You are an accomplished financial professional with attention to detail and interest in managing an increasingly complex balance sheet

●        You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments

●        You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

●        You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

●        You build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions (for both internal and external customers)

●        You recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

●        You interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions

●        You can analyze financial data and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies

●        You ensure that financial reports and statements are submitted on time and manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

●        You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances

●        You are committed to listening to and learning from your colleagues

●        You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

●        You align with the organization’s values and have examples of how you demonstrate them

WHAT YOU BRING

●        B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent

●        5 years’ experience in Accounting.

●        Working ability to use tools such as Excel, QuickBooks, Expensify, Bill.com and Salesforce

●        Experience in achieving clean financial audits

●        Experience working in nonprofit finance and knowledge in Investment Accounting a plus

OFFER AND COMMITMENT

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 depending on background and experience. Compensation also includes a discretionary bonus paid annually based on organization and individual performance.

Full benefits package includes: 13 paid holidays per year; 3 weeks of annual paid vacation; 10 days of annual paid sick leave; at least 3 employer-identified mental health days; employer-paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability benefits; 50% employer-paid dependent health; employer-paid mental health counseling; 24-hour online virtual healthcare; 401(k) plan with matching; and mobile phone / Internet reimbursement.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your Staff Accountant/Compliance Assistant resume confidentially to Carol Sieger at carol.sieger@gogpac.com. If you have any questions, please contact Carol at 605.799.8136.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.