About GLIDE:
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant plans, oversees, coordinates, and monitors a significant accounting functional area. In this role they may assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of accounting support staff; and will perform complex professional accounting work relative to fiscal procedures. They will show initiative, be able to routinely problem solve and take ownership of their responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures month-end closing on the 10th of each month for revenue and expenditure variance analysis, fixed assets, capital expenditures, and related entity transactions.
- Analyzes transactions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Prepares weekly cash report and monitors positive pay transactions daily.
- Reviews and posts payroll and related entries timely onto Sage Intacct and reconciles payroll liabilities semi-monthly.
- Analyzes balance sheet accounts by creating monthly schedules reconciling to the general ledger.
- Reviews and verifies accurate and complete accounting of revenue and fundraising support.
- Reviews and verifies accurate and complete accounting of intercompany transactions between entities.
- Validates expenses are charged to appropriate line items allowed by contractual obligations.
- Implements proper accounting methods and policies, adhering to fiscal policies and funding requirements.
- Improves systems and procedures and initiates corrective actions.
- Maintains accounting, billing records, and contract compliance calendar in coordination with the Contracts Fiscal Manager.
- Leads annual 1099 MISC/NEC tax reporting.
- Submits annual state compliance reports (e.g., hazardous waste, environmental fees, welfare tax benefit exemption, sales taxes on UBI).
- Prepares reconciliation for all bank accounts and obligations.
- Supports the Controller with day-to-day supervision of all accounting transactions, including invoices and expenses, deposits and receipts, billings, and collections.
- Prepares journal entries for accruals and deferrals as needed (e.g., salaries, PTO, depreciation, insurance, security rent deposits, contract advances, settlements).
- Reconciles monthly health benefits and records transactions to the general ledger.
- Records monthly investment transactions to the general ledger.
- Supports the Controller and Senior Finance Director in quarterly fiscal management training and continuous process improvements.
- Supports the Controller in all contract reviews and audits.
- May perform other projects and tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- At least 5-7 years of progressive working experience as a full-cycle accountant, with experience managing an operating budget of $20MM+.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong background in general ledger accounting, with demonstrated ability to perform analysis for ledger accounts and create supporting schedules.
- Experience in accounts payable or receivables, excellent leadership skills, and strong systems proficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with effective time management and decision-making skills to successfully oversee staff workflow.
- Experience managing a small team of accountants.
- Proactive in project preparation and demonstrates timely responsiveness.
- Adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards at all times.
- Proven ability to lead the month-end close process with a team.
- Advanced computer skills in Excel and proficiency in accounting software and databases such as Concur, Adaptive, and/or Intacct.
At GLIDE, we ensure competitive and fair compensation by utilizing data from seven comprehensive pay surveys, including Gallagher, and analyzing over 450 nonprofits in our sector. Our pay structure considers location, organization type, and market trends to attract and retain top talent.
GLIDE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, differently abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work Environment:
GLIDE’s buildings are in the Tenderloin neighborhood. GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy for the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.
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Last updated on Jan 14, 2025