Staff Accountant

Company Description

Join an innovative non-profit organization and drive our efforts to protect and restore ocean ecosystems around the world to reverse climate change. Seatrees is a 501c3 non-profit based in California. Our mission is to be the catalyst that protects ocean health by restoring blue carbon ecosystems, such as kelp forests, mangrove forests, coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and coastal watersheds.  Our organization blends non-profit activism with an entrepreneurial business mindset, to create a highly innovative culture that engages individuals and businesses to take action to reverse climate change.

Job Description

To effectively manage our full-scope accounting and associated administrative functions, we are looking for an organized and efficient CPA with required experience in the non-profit sector. This position is a full-time role reporting to the Finance Director, You will be responsible for the ledger, for the proper documentation of  policies and procedures and the production of financial statements, along with safe record keeping. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform various general administrative duties as assigned.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team in a rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will have an excellent attitude and a desire to continuously learn and grow. This position is based out of our Manhattan Beach office location and will require regular in-office presence.

Job Responsibilities:                                   

• Run all accounting and financial clerical activities
• Prepare bank deposits and general ledger postings 
• Assist with all invoicing tasks and managing accounts receivable, including recognition of conditions and restrictions of contributions as needed
• Ensure all bills, expenses and accounts payable are appropriately recorded and managed
• Timely entry of financial transactions (expenses, accruals, payroll) in Quickbooks
• Manage daily incoming crypto donations through wallets and Shopify platform.
• Maintain and record Fixed Asset records, including depreciation calculations
• Establish and maintain all written and practical financial policies and procedures
• Ensure accuracy of financial data, complete month-end and year end closing process, including monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Manage admin of expense and credit card software. Run monthly reports and  prepare reconciliations
• Ensure donations/contributions and Seatrees Inventory accounting is reconciled between all systems  
• Develop and manage custom inventory and donation reports to monitor activities
• Manage merchandise administration and shipments through our online platform. 
• Prepare and send donation receipts in collaboration with our partnerships team
• Prepare documents, supports, reports and other policy papers for auditors in compliance with GAAP standards and coordinate and facilitate auditing process with auditors
• Provide recommendations and drive internal organizational plans to reduce costs and implement/ maintain internal controls, with direction and approval of management
• Support the Team with special projects

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Active CPA License, with at least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years of professional nonprofit accounting experience (US-GAAP).
• Significant understanding of accounting principles including accrual accounting, recognition and reporting of funding restrictions for programmatic and time-bound donations, inventory and crypto currency.
• Experience with non-profit organizational and program budgeting, forecasting and reporting, including grant reporting for foundations, government and international grants.
• Prior experience managing annual audit processes and serving as liaison with audit firm preferred.
• Experience using Quickbooks and Salesforce in a non-profit environment preferred,
• Preferred experience working for a similar size organization. This position does not have a team of accountants reporting to them, it is a single-seat position.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work regular office hours, with scheduled in-office collaboration in the Manhattan Beach office.
• Ability to work effectively from a home office and in a remote team setting when not in office.
• Skilled in Google Office Suite, Salesforce, Slack, as well as SaaS tools, Expensify, Microsoft Office 365, Payment processing software, donor management tools 
• Ability to work independently and implement solutions. Good judgment including reliable understanding of when and how to raise red flags to management for consideration and how to seek help when needed.
• Ability to set priorities, manage a multitude of details simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, and meet required deadlines and commitments
• Welcome other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement. Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within the team
• Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups as well as external partners and our donor community
• Fluent English. Excellent written and spoken communications skills
• Strong research and analytical skills

Additional Information

POSITION DETAILS: 

• Job Type: Full-time 40 Hours per week
• Compensation: This full-time, exempt position will be funded at an salaried rate equivalent with a range from $75,000 to $95,000 annually.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, 401k
• Blend of office and work from home. This position does not anticipate travel
• Must be able to remain in a stationary stand/sit position and work routinely on a computer while at work. Constantly operates a computer, calculator, printer and other office devices.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter listing how you meet the Essential Skills + Requirements
• Resume with links to to the prior organizations/companies you have worked for
• List of references

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with the opportunity to make a real difference in the world. If you have a passion for fundraising and a commitment  to the nonprofit sector, we encourage you to apply.

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