Location
San Mateo, CA | United States
Job description
Description
Position Title:Accounting Clerk
Program/Dept.:Agency Administration / Finance & Accounting
Reports to:Accounting Supervisor
Classification:Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$26.44-$27.88/hourly+ Full Benefits Package
Agency Description:Founded in San Mateo, California, in 1964, Caminar’s thriving programs and services serve more than 14,000 individuals annually across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, and Butte Counties. Our nonprofit organization’s portfolio of behavioral health and supportive services empowers and supports individuals and families to move toward resilience, wellness, and independence. And we are expanding our capacity to address the increasingly complex needs of individuals and families.
Position Description:Under supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Clerkis responsible for receipts/bank credits, auditing expenses; maintain accounting records and providing support relating to day-to-day operations of the Finance and Accounting Department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Record cash receipts and PCF monthly disbursement reports.
- Record and reconcile donations.
- Prepare and record AR invoices, including mailing out invoices.
- Maintain grant worksheet and manage grant releases.
- Prepare quarterly sales tax reports.
- GL reconciliation.
- Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Requirements, Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
- Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
- Two years’ experience in accounting preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Accounting Functions- AP, AR, GL, and Sub Ledgers preferred.
- Experience with Abila (Sage) MIP 100 Accounting software or comparable software strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently in fast paced, complex and dynamic environment.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required.
- Experience with web based time and attendance, staff training and development system strongly preferred.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor and to represent the organization in a positive manner at all times.
- Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.
- Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Oral and written communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written correspondence and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
- Quality management—looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Dependability—is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.
Physical, Environmental and Mental Requirements:
- Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs, and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, sit for extended periods.
- Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
- Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
- Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
- Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
- This position may require occasional driving. A valid California driver license and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are essential job requirements. Personal auto insurance and reliable personal vehicle may be required and in all cases are strongly preferred.
- Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug testsas required under agency policies.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs. A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.
Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.
Employee Wellness Program
We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.
Life, Long-term Disability,and AD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.
Paid Time Off
We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.
Commuter Benefits
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!
Employee Assistance Program
For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.
Caminaris a leader inprovidinginnovative client-oriented mental health services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site atwww.caminar.org
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