Thursday, March 14, 2013

[KITlist] Staff Accountant (San Francisco - Presidio, CA)

Please direct your responses to: hr@rsfsocialfinance.org

About RSF Social Finance:
Located in the beautiful and historic Presidio of San Francisco, RSF Social Finance is dedicated to transforming the way the world works with money. Our growing community of over 1,600 clients is furthering the work of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises in the fields of Food & Agriculture, Education & the Arts, and Ecological Stewardship. Primary services include our investing and lending programs, and philanthropic fund management services. In partnership with our investors and donors, RSF has made over $275 million in loans and over $100 million in grants since 1984, placing us in the top tier of social finance organizations worldwide. Please refer to our website: www.rsfsocialfinance.org

Position Summary:
RSF Social Finance seeks to hire a full-time Staff Accountant who aspires to apply his or her creative capacity, skills, and experience to support a social mission dedicated to a more just and sustainable world. The Staff Accountant provides accounting support to the organization, and is responsible for journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, monthly closings, and other analysis. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ensure completion (including all posting) and maintenance (including reconciliation) of assigned General Ledger accounts to an agreed schedule for production of monthly management and year end reporting.
• Participate in month end closing with timely and accurate posting of adjusting entries and reconciliation of key GL accounts and bank accounts as requested by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Monitor accounts receivable; ensure all applicable costs are recharged to clients and paid promptly.
• Support quarter end statement production process as required.
• Participate in preparation of year end audit schedules as required.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Accounting Team; provide backup support to other team members as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor that are within the scope of currently assigned duties and the incumbent´s related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of demonstrable experience functioning as an accounting professional.
• Some nonprofit accounting experience a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes, management of accounting operations, internal controls, GAAP, financial reporting and taxation rules, regulations and appropriate practices.
• The ability to accurately prepare and interpret financial data.
• The ability to effectively use standard business software such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable experience providing direct accounting support in a multi-funded environment.
• The ability to effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business.
• The ability to read and compose documents so that their intent is easily understood

Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers the unique opportunity to join an innovative financial services organization with a vision to transform the way the world works with money. Other benefits include:

• A fulfilling work environment at an supportive and entrepreneurially-driven organization
• A competitive compensation package and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Very generous vacation and sick leave benefits plus 9 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) plan with employer-paid contributions after one year of employment
• Exposure to innovative ideas, projects, and collaborative staff activities
• Access to numerous professional development opportunities

Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume via e-mail to HR@rsfsocialfinance.org along with a thoughtful cover letter by April 22nd. In the cover letter, please tell us why your skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this position. Please also highlight why you are particularly interested in the mission, values, and activities of RSF Social Finance.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In the e-mail subject line please write "Staff Accountant". No phone calls please.

RSF Social Finance is an equal opportunity employer; candidates representing a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.



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