Finance Administrator/Bookkeeper - Redwood City

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Non-Profit, you will be supporting day to day accounting operations including fundraising and grant support. The hybrid role requires onsite work 3 days per week in Redwood City, CA. This role is contract to hire. Apply today!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the management of the organization's financial functions, including annual budget, payroll, vendor management, accounting transactions (QuickBooks), revenue streams (state, private pay, grants, and fundraising) and expenses.
• Expected to understand all necessary agreements and contracts for the operation of the program.
• Responsible for preparing monthly financial reports and delivering an analysis of trends in revenue, expenses, and expense management to the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for the preparation of quarterly financial reports for relevant regulatory bodies.
• Will work closely with the Executive Director in preparing the annual budget and submitting it to the Board of Directors for input and approval.
• Will coordinate the annual financial audit, ensuring a timely submission to the appropriate authorities.
• Expected to stay up-to-date on current grant programs, maintain a grant calendar and work with the Executive Director to ensure timely submission of various grants.
• May be assigned additional tasks at the discretion of the Executive Director.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must be proficient in GAAP accounting standards.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Excel/Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Google Drive Platform, etc., is required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills as the role may require interaction with children.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• The ability to keep work-related information confidential and exercise discretion is crucial.
• Must be capable of working independently and effectively with a diverse group of clients, co-workers, management, and vendors.
• Must be able to complete assigned work accurately and in a timely manner, with acute attention to detail.
• The successful candidate will proactively work to improve processes and increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness.