*Job Title: *Staff Accountant
*Location: ~*60% on-site in San Luis Obispo, ~40% remote
*Position Type:* Part Time, Non-Exempt (approximately 10-15 hours per week)
*Reports to: *Executive Director
*Compensation & Support: *$24-$32/hour DOE; laptop computer
*About Meals That Connect*
Meals That Connect is a nonprofit 501c3 with a mission to enhance health, restore dignity, support independence, and reduce isolation for every San Luis Obispo County resident in need who is at least 60 years of age by providing meaningful connections and free, hot, noon-time meals delivered to community dining sites or at home.
*DESCRIPTION*
We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our growing, non-profit organization that harnesses partnerships with several local agencies, organizations, and grantors to achieve our mission and strategic goals to reduce hunger and isolation for seniors in the San Luis Obispo Community.
The organization budget is approximately $2M with about 40 employees located throughout San Luis Obispo County.
*JOB DUTIES*
Summary of Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Works independently on routine and assigned bookkeeping and accounting tasks as directed by the Executive Director.
Compiles all accounts payables and receivables, recording transactions and accruals, and prepares weekly payments of invoices.
Tracks and prepares complex financial reports for grantor(s) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Tracks and makes bank deposits from all income, including voluntary cash contributions.
Performs collaboratively with and in support of all programs offered by Meals That Connect.
Leverages accounting software and IT systems to effectively perform duties.
Delivers with timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and effectively, to the highest ethical standards, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit entities and in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, and universal standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
*SKILLS REQUIRED*
Key Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Associate’s degree in related area strongly preferred; Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
Minimum two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience to include, but not limited to: double-entry accounting (debits, credits), and reconciliations; understands the chart of accounts, trial balance, and balance sheet.
Skilled with Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Teams or Zoom teleconferencing platforms as well as experience with standard office equipment.
Experience in non-profit and / or grant accounting a plus.
Experience and comfort with other software (donor management, employee timekeeping, etc.
)
Demonstrates experience in knowledge of accounting theory and practices for non-profits desirable.
Promotes and adheres to the company’s mission, vision and values, policies, and applicable laws in a fair and equitable manner.
Represents the organization in a professional manner to all customers, vendors, and internal personnel.
Typical days and hours of onsite work (60%) should fall within our business hours of Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM.
40% of this work may be done virtually, providing the candidate demonstrates excellent and prompt communication with the staff team when needed.
Successfully complete pre-employment background screening.
*ADDITIONAL INFO*
Competitive Salary; Paid Vacation & Sick Leave; Paid Holidays; Professional development; Work life balance and flex schedule opportunity with potential for some teleworking! Wages range from about $24 to $32 per hour depending upon related credentials and work experience.
Apply by sending your resume and salary requirements.
This position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.
00 - $32.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
* Paid time off
Experience level:
* 3 years
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Choose your own hours
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Overtime pay
Ability to Relocate:
* San Luis Obispo, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person