Senior Accountant

About Pacific Forest Trust

Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) is a national leader in forest conservation that delivers landscape-scale results on the ground in the West and develops innovative incentives for forest conservation at the national level. We do so in ways that reward private landowners for managing for public benefits such as clean water, a healthy climate, and habitat for abundant native wildlife. Our work sustains rural communities, restores climate resilient forests, enhances water security and protects landscapes across ownership boundaries.

PFT has led the permanent conservation of over 360,000 acres of privately owned forestland and owns and stewards working forest conservation easements on 130,000 acres. We also own 2,100 acres and manage an additional 15,000 acres for ecological outcomes and sustainable wood products. Our projects are outstanding not only for their landscape scale but for their high standards for delivering multiple public benefits. PFT is thrice accredited by the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Learn more at http://www.PacificForest.org.

About this Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a skilled accountant who wants to learn and grow in the broader arena of non-profit administration. The Senior Accountant maintains the accounting records of the Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) and for another non-profit client for which PFT provides accounting and administrative services. Responsibilities include exercising accounting controls and ensuring that all accounting functions are carried out in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including balance sheet, income statement (accrual and cash basis), and statement of cash flows
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles ledger accounts
• Participates in annual budgeting process
• Performs year-end closing procedures
• Prepares audit schedules and participates in annual audit field work
• Reconciles or supervises reconciliation of monthly bank, credit card and investment account statements
• Supervises the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Prepares and processes payroll, retirement plan contributions and tax returns for approval and submission; maintains all associated records
• Monitors operating cash balance and prepares bi-weekly cash forecast
• Assists in preparation of grant budgets and funder reports
• Prepares all reports as required by regulatory agencies, including quarterly timber tax returns for client.
• Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and organization’s policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Maintains and audits records of PFT, client and contractor insurance to ensure compliance
• Prepares annual filings to multiple state charitable registration offices
• Ensures compliance with two CFR 200 requirements related to federal grant awards
• Ensures compliance with record retention requirements
• Related duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with complex functions and data analysis
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies or variances in financial data
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; proven ability to prepare, document, and maintain thorough records of financial transactions and journal entries
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting
• Experience with federal or state grant management is highly desirable

REPORTS TO

Director of Finance & Administration

LOCATION & DETAILS

This position is based in San Francisco at Pacific Forest Trust’s main office.

Physical Setting: In-person in office, fully 100% on site

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience in Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Language: English (Required)

Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person in office 5 days per week