General Ledger Accountant

Job Summary: The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations and maintaining the general ledger. The GL Accountant will be assisting the Accounting Manager to prepare quarterly and annual financial reports to ensure they are in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  This position will also act as backup for payroll processing and contract invoice billing.  They must be a responsible individual who is highly detail oriented and possess strong aptitude for figures.

Status: Full-time, Nonexempt, Regular 

Location: Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Salary: $74,575 - $78,500 annually; Comprehensive benefits

The Organization: A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 37 affordable housing buildings serving over 4,500 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for reconciling intercompany transactions, bank and investment account transactions, and any other accounts as necessary to complete the month end, quarter end, and year end closing
• Perform accounts payable functions for development activities, activities of the corporate level, and other properties as needed
• In charge of credit card management and monitor related payment processing (including review supporting documents, proper coding and allocation)
• Oversee the cash receipts process (including reconcile daily cash activities log, cash deposits, etc.) performed by the accounting assistant
• Train and learn about payroll processing and related regulations to allow the GL Accountant to serve as a backup for Payroll Accountant
• Provide all necessary support to the Accounting Manager in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements
• Assist in contract billing process as needed
• Assist auditors as needed during the annual audit process

Job Responsibilities

Payroll Function:

• Provide assistance to and serve as backup for the Payroll Accountant in processing and preparing payroll, and posting related journal entries as needed
• Assist in processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis
• Attend necessary trainings to gain knowledge about the payroll system and other related rules and regulations

Corporate Accounting Function:

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank and investment accounts, intercompany transactions with properties and related parties, and other GL accounts as necessary
• Perform accounts payable functions mainly for development activities, but also for other corporates and properties as needed
• Responsible for credit card transactions review, reconciliation, and processing
• Oversee the cash receipts process (including routing check receipts for coding, reconcile daily cash activities log, cash deposits, etc.) performed by the Accounting Assistant
• Prepare all journal entries (including accruals, depreciation, etc.) necessary for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing of corporate financials 
• Assist in monthly contract invoice billing to facilitate timely closing of corporate financials
• Provide full support to the Accounting Manager in preparing corporate financials
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Budget Manager with the annual budget process with other departments
• Work with Accounting Manager and Controller to identify and coordinate system changes and training mechanisms for other accounting staff
• Assist auditors during the annual audit process
• Ensure that accounting records are maintained in a safe and orderly fashion
• Represent the organization to governmental agencies, auditors, and accountants

Other

• Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)
• Contribute to a safe and pleasant work environment
• Follow policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Other duties as assigned (including continue to assist in implementing the new ACOM AP paperless software, provide AP support to the fiscal team, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• General knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Good knowledge of double-entry accounting through general ledger
• Strong computer experience using accounting systems, excel spreadsheets, and word processing
• Ability to handle complex multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, and organizational skills, and consistent attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate in a team and independently
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to two (1-2) years general ledger accounting experience
• One (1) year experience in account analysis and basic financial statement preparation
• Computer experience with accounting systems, word, and excel spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in non-profit industry
• Bilingual in Chinese and English