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Larkin Street Youth Services

Project Accountant (Temp - 3 month position)

Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco

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Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than 75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other services.
Today, Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco.
Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department, means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.
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The Accounts Receivable functions of this position are to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency through processing and monitoring incoming payments received through multiple forms of receipt. The Accounts Payable functions of this position are to ensure payments are paid in an efficient and timely manner by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, monitoring expenses, and keeping a record of it all for tax purposes. The General Ledger functions of this position are to prepare journal entries and reconcile various accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Knowledge of GAAP, Public and Private funding, intra-company relationships. The position requires a combination of 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger, preferably in the Non-Profit Sector, to ensure that the organization continues to grow while maintaining financial stability. This role will assist in administrative and clerical functions of the finance department. The Project Accountant will work with various teams within the Agency. This position supports all functions within the Finance Team.
This is a TEMPORARY position for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This is a part-time position. This role is NOT eligible for benefits.
Your responsibilities:

  • Recording deposits through the bank’s electronic system of cash, check, and credit card payment receipts.
  • Process various forms of donations including credit cards, checks and stock.
  • Reconciliation of donor database to the GL.
  • Reconciliation of public funding contracts and receipts to GL.
  • Coordination of monthly reconciliation with Development and Grants departments.
  • Enter accurate vendor, client, and employee payment info into accounting system.
  • Reconcile vendor statements.
  • Prepare on time payments to payees.
  • Cash Forecast updates weekly.
  • Upload Concur batch processes to MIP.
  • Reconcile Amazon orders and purchases, gift card, and corporate credit cards account.
  • Preparation of Journal Entries.
  • Reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts and bank statements.
  • Assist with regulatory filings and the month end closing process.
  • Assist in various audits including financial Single Audit, federal and local funding audits.
  • Create desk operating procedures for all General Accounting Functions.
  • Run reports: monthly and ad hoc reports as requested by CFO, and Controller.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE:
  • You have 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • You have excellent follow-through skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • You have experience with non-profit experience with MIP accounting software/paycom.
  • You have exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance.
  • You are flexible with a collaborator mentality.
  • You have a focus on good judgment with an initiative-taking approach to problem-solving.
  • You have the ability to multi-task with the capability to learn quickly and integrate efficiently
  • You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
  • You have several years of progressive accounting experience.
  • You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as customer service oriented, collaborative, and with a high attention to detail.
  • You work best in a hybrid working environment, primarily in person with some flexibility to work-from-home.
  • You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
THE PERKS:
  • Hourly rate: $23.51 to $30 per hour.
  • Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
  • Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
  • Health Advocate Service.
  • Commuter Benefits Program.
  • Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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