Finance Manager / Accountant

VIDAS (Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services) is a nonprofit providing trauma‑informed immigration legal services and wellness programs across California’s North Bay. We are led by a team and board predominantly comprised of immigrants and BIPOC professionals, deeply rooted in the community we serve. We center joy, collaboration, and community accountability- and we’re seeking a skilled finance professional to join our mission-driven team. We aim to fill this role as soon as possible.

Position Overview

This is a flexible opportunity: we’re hiring a Finance Manager or experienced Accountant depending on fit. In either role, you will guide day‑to‑day financial operations, grant reporting, and support our ongoing fiscal health.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Accounting

• Reconcile accounts and resolve financial discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries (monthly transactions, donations, expenses, accruals)
• Manage accounts payable and perform deposits
• Prepare monthly reports for the Board of Directors: balance sheet, budget-to-actual, and cash flow
• Assist in the preparation for financial audits and organizational budgets
• Maintain clear, compliant records using GAAP principles

Grant & Donor Financial Management

• Track expenditures by grant, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines
• Prepare reports for audits, funders, and internal tracking
• Collaborate on grant budgets and invoicing
• Maintain donor records and transactions in database
• Support donor appreciation activities (e.g., thank-you notes, phone outreach)