Who we are:

Catholic Charities East Bay is a nationally accredited non-profit social services agency. Since 1935, we have provided innovative solutions to help people who struggle with poverty and other complex issues. We offer immigration legal services, housing assistance, Mental Health Services, Violence Prevention, and more.

Why you should want to work here:

We walk the walk when it comes to work-life balance, including industry beating time off, work flexibility, and other benefits!

Area/Program Focus:Finance

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in grants management to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance regulations related to grants. This role will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of grants, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, maintaining compliance with funding requirements, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Reports to:Controller

Responsibilities:

Prepared and/or review monthly and quarterly invoices to grantors
Prepare and analyze fund and financial reports for reasonableness and accuracy, make corrections as needed
Assist Managers with grant reporting, preparing budgets and other grantor specific reports for grant proposals and final accounting for grantors to assist development efforts, working directly with government grantors as needed to obtain clarification of grant terms, timing of granting process, method and timing of billings, allowable expenses, and additional reporting as required
Prepare monthly and annual grant financial statements
Communicate to the grant manager/director for executed contracts and new budgets
Prepare monthly billings and maintain AR
Responsible for all grant and program billings and revenue
Backups up Senior Accountant to independently process payroll
Work with Development to record and reconcile deposits and revenue
Monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations
Monthly closing journal entries and general ledger account analysis
Prepare monthly cost allocations
Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial statements under GAAP for Not-for-Profit organizations
Assist with 990 Tax Return
Obtain insurance certificates for programs and grants
Assist with annual and contract budget preparation
Assist with continuous improvement of processes
Assist HR with Payroll as needed
Any other projects / tasks assigned

Benefit Status: Group medical, dental and vision insurance; 403(b) Plan, plus life and disability insurance, 18 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Qualifications/Requirements:

B.A. degree in accounting or finance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Minimum 3-5 years in accounting with a significant focus on grants management.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and grant accounting regulations.
Experience with fund accounting & HRIS systems, preferably Sage Intacct, Adaptive Insight and Raisers Edge NXT, Salesforce, and Paycom or ADP.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to work well with diverse personalities and under tight deadlines
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make recommendations.
Proven experience in managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing requirements.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Understanding and commitment to the mission and goals of Catholic Charities

Salary Range:

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