Shanti is a San Francisco based non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with life-threatening illnesses, including women with cancer, HIV/AIDS and people needing assistance with their pets.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the routine operation of the Finance Office of an established non-profit agency. Position reports to the CFO. Successful performance in the position could lead in time to consideration for Controller. Please address your specific qualifications for the position in your cover letter. If you have the attributes listed below and have management skills or are ready to make the jump to manager, this could be the job for you! Job is located in San Francisco, CA. Minutes from a BART station.

Essential Functions:

Accounting

    • Supervises the work of a staff accountant and an accounting assistant.
    • Manages the online accounting software, insurance and payroll providers. Liaise with these vendors for technical support service, product upgrades and annual renewals.
    • Responsible for semi-monthly payroll through a payroll service. Act as back-up to Accountant.
    • Responsible for general ledger management, account reconciliations, cash receipts processing and A/R collections.
    • Supervises all accounting functions up to and including preparation of financial statements for senior management in a timely fashion.
    • Allocates all contract billings to the appropriate entity or department
    • Coordinates the annual independent audit.
    • Develops and maintains internal controls as applicable in a small office environment.
    • Oversees the plant, property, and equipment schedules.
    • Serve as principal liaison with local banking institutions for all checking accounts.
    • Manages grant allocations, and contract indirect cost allocations.
    • Responsible for finance office files.

    Budgeting

        • Prepares the annual operating budget in cooperation with department heads.
        • Prepares and distributes monthly department budget versus actual reports to various departments.

      Filings / Reports

          • Complies with all State and Federal filing requirements on behalf of the Agency.
          • Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
          • Prepares income tax filings.
          • Works with the CFO in the preparation of the annual reports as required.

      Qualifications:

          • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
          • Five (5) years related experience. Experience in non-profit organization(s) a requirement.
          • Working knowledge of Intacct preferred, but not required.
          • Demonstrated capacity to supervise a finance office, supervise staff, and prepare annual performance reviews.
          • Demonstrated ability to perform all accounting functions in a hands-on manner in a non-profit organization.
          • Strong GAAP accounting experience (general ledger, consolidations, reconciliations, compliance, etc.).
          • Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, and evaluation.
          • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with a dynamic Agency with a focused mission and several contracts, grants and donors.
          • Supportive of the values of the diverse, San Francisco city community.

      Skills and Attributes:

          • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
          • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting software.
          • Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills; plus the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
          • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
          • Ability to work without significant direction; self-starter with sensible judgment.
          • Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs and procedures.
          • Ability to accurately complete detailed financial reports.

      Compensation Package:

          • Salary: Based on qualifications and experience.
          • Some Flexibility with Schedule.
          • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
          • Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation and sick days).

      Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources. Please no phone calls. Shanti is an equal opportunity employer: Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.