Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.
Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).
Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission’s execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.
In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:
- This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Competitive salary – Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
- Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
- Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
- Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
- 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
- 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
- Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year’s Day)
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
- Clinical Supervision for licensure
Compensation:
- In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Role Summary
The Staff Accountant will assist the Finance Team by ensuring proper and accurate accounting, including cash management and monthly close for Wayfinder, bank account reconciliation, payroll reports, and maintaining the general ledger map within the payroll system.
- To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each of the following always satisfactorily:
- Assist in establishing and implementing written policies and procedures that reflect the financial goals and objectives of the agency.
- Reconcile bank accounts every month.
- Complete bank deposit slips and posts deposits to the general ledger promptly.
- Run payroll reports and reconcile and prepare all payroll and benefits journal entries, including accruals, as needed.
- Maintain the general ledger map within the payroll system and develop a solid working knowledge of payroll system reporting; assist accounting team staff with generating payroll reports as requested for contract billing and analysis.
- Understand and assist with allocating all shared expenses to the appropriate departments monthly.
- Prepare and post other journal entries to the general ledger.
- Prepare and reconcile various records for annual and client audits as needed.
- Maintain fixed asset schedule, including additions, disposals, and booking of depreciation expenses every month.
- Manage daily cash reporting.
- Recommend adjustments and makes corrections to records as may be required.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Accounting Manager to improve internal controls and for the proper operation of the agency.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of the general ledger system, expense reporting system (Concur & Wells Fargo), and Paycom and regularly participate in online training to build and maintain skills.
- Assist with preparation of annual budget as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality of all payroll data and other financial data.
- Check/answer emails regularly to ensure items receive proper attention.
- Assist in preparing audit paperwork for auditors as directed by Accounting Manager.
- Promote the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process by identifying quality indicators and opportunities for departmental and organizational process improvement.
- Report any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols within designated timelines as outlined in the reporting guidelines. Ensure staff is knowledgeable of and adheres to the reporting procedures and protocols.
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent client information.
Qualifications
- An associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum one to two (2) years of experience in Accounting, one (1) of which should be handling a complete set of books and general ledger.
- Working knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
- Experience with QuickBooks, Financial Edge, and Concur strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word
Employee Wellness & Safety
Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.
Trauma-Informed Care
Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.
Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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