Bookkeeper

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.

• Post and reconcile the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

• Prepare and reconcile grants and other restricted funds for the current fiscal year.

• Enter and maintain financial transactions, including sales receipts, invoices and bills, in accounting software.

• Process payments for operational expenses including rent, utilities, and supplies.

• Generate and interpret monthly financial statements for management review.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

• Provide financial analysis, data, reports, and other fiscally relevant information as needed.

• Assist in the annual independent financial audit by preparing schedules, worksheets, and other required documentation.

• Support month-end close and reconciliation processes.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

• Monitor cash flow and report on financial trends.

• Manage fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules.

• Monitor budget variances and provide insights on financial trends.

• Handle administrative duties such as vendor research, cost analysis, electronic file management, and responding to financial inquiries from local offices.

• Support finance-related projects, including budgeting initiatives, process improvements, and financial system enhancements.

• Identify and recommend process improvements for financial operations.

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline (preferred).

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably at a nonprofit.

• Proven bookkeeping experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks or similar).

• Thorough knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including budgeting, fund accounting, and grant tracking, in accordance with GAAP.

• Experience in grant accounting (preferred).

• Proficiency in accrual accounting, including the ability to create and interpret journal entries.

• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports for management review.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial information.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, updated resume and three references

CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.