Accounting Manager

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

Position: Accounting Manager 

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations  

Bargaining Unit: No 

FLSA: Exempt 

Type: Full Time 

Position Summary 

Centro Legal seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee the growing Accounting department. The  Accounting Manager plays a leadership role in the accounting and administrative functions. This position  performs and oversees critical accounting activities according to GAAP including compiling, analyzing,  and reporting accounting data, leading the annual audit and information requirement for tax filings. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Accounting 

● A strong commitment to timely and accurate financial recordkeeping.  

● Provides oversight to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, and past due account  management. 

● Ensures appropriate documentation is prepared and maintained to support grant reporting, and  external audits. 

● Prepares Journal entries required for-end-of the month, including accruals and adjustments. ● Oversee the proper recording of source of funding per GAAP. 

● Manage staff expense reporting system (Concur) review and approve payments. 

● Ensures appropriate use of restricted funds and accurate and timely account for the release of  restricted funds. 

● Tracks grants expenditures and staff allocations for key programs. 

● Completes monthly account reconciliations. 

● Prepares monthly Accounting reporting periodic financial reports. 

● Manages the organization’s annual audit process to ensure compliance with all FASBI, GAAP,  and 990 rules for nonprofits. 

● With the Finance Director, works with external services such as banks, insurances and landlords’  issues. 

● With the Finance Director, reviews and explains operational budget variances (actuals vs budget  variances) makes recommendations for adjustments. 

● Maintains all organizational filing, permits, Business Property Statements, 501(c)(3) status, etc. Leading and Development 

● Supervising, mentoring, and ensuring ongoing professional development for finance staff ● Foster an environment of learning and development utilizing a coaching style 

● Encourage an environment of improvement and finding efficiencies 

● Provides continuous coaching and feedback  

Qualifications 

First and foremost, the applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial,  economic, and social justice. Qualifications include:

● Minimum of 3 years of accounting management experience, preferably within a non-profit  organization  

● At least 5+ years of broad accounting experience. Grant Accounting experience is a plus. ● BA in Accounting  

● Proven record of having led and developed teams  

● Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Customer Relationships ● Strong working knowledge of fund accounting and auditing procedures, preferably within a non profit organization. 

● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work respectfully with a diverse group of people. ● Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

● Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manages multiple deadlines 

Compensation & Benefits 

This is a full time exempt position that is competitive and commensurate with experience ranging from $85,663-$92,982. This is a full time exempt position.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance. 

• Medical coverage ( Kaiser) will be provided at Centro Legal’s expense covering 100%, and 50% for dependents, spouses, and partners. Our alternative health plans with United Health Care at an additional premium cost. 
• Additional Benefits include: Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan. 
• PTO: Vacation: 0-1 year 16 days per year, 1-2 year 18 days per year, Over 2 years 23 days per year, (1) paid wellness days per month, 12 sick days per year. 
• Office Closure: 12 holidays + 8 work days, to include the period from December 24th through January 1st 

COVID 19 Policy 

Proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination to include both shots of a two-dose vaccination regimen, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine, will be required for all employees (except for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious beliefs). All employees must provide HR with their vaccination QR Code by going to https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/.

To Apply 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are  encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three  professional references. Include “Accounting Manager” in the subject line. Please email application  materials directly to jobs@centrolegal.org.  

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

About Centro Legal de la Raza 

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a  comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of  immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and  advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and  youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year  throughout Northern and Central California. 

For more information, visit our website: https://centrolegal.org/ 

Diversity Statement 

Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to  fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a  workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most  important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life  experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that  our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation,  sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer  and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national  origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical  disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual  orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic  characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related),  citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or  any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an  individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits  discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any  of those characteristics.