Accountant I
The Accountant I at Confidential Client performs entry-level accounting duties under the CFO's supervision, including maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting and audits. This role supports compliance with accounting policies and contributes to budget monitoring and expenditure tracking within a non-profit environment, requiring attention to detail, integrity, and effective collaboration.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Under the supervision of the CFO, you will perform entry-level professional accounting duties that support accurate financial recordkeeping and reporting for the confidential client. This role assists with general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting while following established accounting policies and internal controls.
- Prepare and post journal and adjusting entries to the general ledger
- Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Review invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, and expense reports for accuracy and authorization
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and financial statement preparation
- Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation for audits
- Support budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and basic financial analysis
- Use accounting software and spreadsheets to input, analyze, and report financial data
- Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to carry out the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Able to handle a high volume of documentation and meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for occasional bank/vendor visits
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with management, staff, and program participants
- Dependable: follows instructions, meets commitments, and notifies supervisors when issues arise
- Initiative: seeks responsibilities and opportunities for improvement
- Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred
- Must pass criminal and fingerprint background checks
Education & Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience required
- Experience in a non-profit organization preferred
- Familiarity with fund accounting and grant tracking highly desirable
Certificates & Licenses
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current automobile insurance
- Completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Completion of HIPAA training
Physical Demands
The role requires a mix of sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided where appropriate.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and kneel for extended periods
- Frequently required to walk, drive, and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to bend, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs
- May load/unload items from a personal vehicle when required
Work Environment
Primary work is in an office setting with occasional work in public venues and moderate outdoor conditions for events. The environment is generally low to moderate noise. Projects and events may create periods of high activity.
- Non-hostile workplace; harassment or unlawful discrimination is not tolerated
- Occasional outside work in moderate weather for events or program needs
Compensation
- Hourly rate: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour
(The compensation range above reflects the confidential client’s posted range for this position in compliance with applicable California pay transparency requirements.)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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