Staff Accountant
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$ 84000 - 94000
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ABOUT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a regional catalyst connector and collaborator. We bring together the resources and skills of donors business government and community to solve some of our regions toughest challenges. We promote philanthropy in our region and support philanthropists to invest with impact. Through advocacy research policy and grantmaking we seek systemic solutions to drive enduring community change. Learn more at.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a full-time non-exempt level position in Mountain View California.
SVCFs work environment is based on a holistic wellness approach and therefore has embraced a hybrid remote/office work environment. All SVCF team members must be based and hold residency in California and must be able to regularly attend team and staff meetings trainings and other gathering in Mountain View when required.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Budget and Payroll Manager the Staff Accountant is responsible for the financial administrative and clerical support of the community foundation its supporting organizations and customized philanthropy services clients. Their duties include daily bookkeeping and record keeping financial reporting and the preparation of tax records for financial audits. They process payments to grantees suppliers/vendors and other creditors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process grant checks wires ACH payments and interfund transfers.
- Enter wires instructions into bank portal for grants (templates and free form).
- Process grant revision forms.
- Assist with check status requests.
- Monitor cash replenishment monthly and as needed.
- Record non-charitable gifts.
- Provide backup to A/P and grants processing accountants as needed.
- Reconcile interfund transfers monthly.
- Submit invoices and tax bills for payment to Concur AP system.
- Monitor Salesforce Case requests and route to appropriate team members.
- Prepare certified mail and track receipts.
- Prepare journal entries to record wire activity as needed.
- Route documents for signature via DocuSign.
- Monitor and reconcile accounts payable and accrued liabilities accounts monthly.
- Run financial reports (statement of financial position statement of activities and budget vs. actual) for supporting organizations and customized philanthropy services clients.
- Facilitate planning and monitoring of budgets for back-office clients supporting organizations and special projects.
- Prepare historical reports for funds as requested.
- Assist with preparation and compilation of data necessary to complete form 990 for supporting organizations and customized philanthropy service funds.
- Complete other annual tax filings such as 1099s and environmental tax filings.
- Prepare required schedules and documentation for annual audits and year-end tax related matters.
- Facilitate and lead the set-up and transition process for new back-office services clients.
- Assists the Controller and Accounting Managers with special projects as needed.
- Provide backup to other positions in the department as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- BS/BA in Accounting Finance or Management or at least 3 years accounting experience.
- Professional and personal alignment with Silicon Valley Community Foundations values and mission.
- High degree of self-motivation dedication and perseverance.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is critical.
- Effective critical thinking technical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral language communications skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in varied activities and projects.
- High ethical standards compassion and genuine enthusiasm and passion for philanthropy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of extremely sensitive and private data.
- A high degree of flexibility and ability to reprioritize as client needs change.
- Strong computer skills with experience in Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn new systems; experience in NetSuite preferred.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Experience in non-profit accounting preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work additional hours as needed.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
SVCF is committed to offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The target hiring range for this position is $84000 to $94000 per year based on experience credentials and internal salary equity.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous medical dental and vision plans; paid time off; holidays and employer contribution and matching to a 403(b) retirement plan.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION
Silicon Valley Community Foundation has a deep commitment to diversity equity inclusion and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that is representative of our community.
SVCF is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin political affiliation citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.
SVCF is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions of employment please contact Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures providing documents in an alternate format and/or using specialized equipment.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
