Bookkeeper jobs in Sacramento, CA

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Saint John’s Program for Real Change mission is to provide a safe space for women and children to heal and develop the skills necessary to transform their lives. We accomplish our mission by holding to our vision to end the generational cycle of trauma and homelessness.

We operate the largest residential program for formerly homeless women and children in the Sacramento region providing services 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, offering shelter, meals, childcare, and comprehensive support services, including Behavioral Health Services, Hands-on Employment Training, Career Education, and Family Services.

Joining our team means becoming part of a community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. At Saint John’s, you ‘ll be part of something bigger – a mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact on our community. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, compassion and empathy are valued. You’ll be surrounded by dedicated colleagues who share your passion for service others. We believe in investing in our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth and development because we recognize your work here will truly make a measurable difference.

POSITION SUMMARY

TITLE Bookkeeper

SALARY From $20 To $23 Per Hour

CLASSIFICATION Full-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION On Site Only – Jackson Rd. Sacramento, CA

SCHEDULE Monday- Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

About the Position…

The Bookkeeper works under the supervision of the Senior Director of Finance to provide Accounts Payable Management, Timesheet Studies for Grants, and Bank Deposits. As a Bookkeeper you will be responsible for allocating and processing organization’s payables, tracking activity details specifc to employee time recording required for grant funding, and prepares daily remote bank deposits.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
• Collect W9s from the vendor
• Collaborate with staff and their manager to collect timesheets for grant-funded projects.
• Analyze timesheet data to ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to timesheets for grant reporting purposes.
• Receive and process incoming checks, ensuring accurate recording and allocation.
• Record check deposits and other financial transactions in the accounting system accurately.
• Other Duties: such as providing support during audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries. Filling 1099s and DE 542. Collaborate with the finance team to improve accounting processes and procedures.

Qualifications

You must have...

• High School Diploma
• Type number years of experience with list up to 3 areas.
• Fluent in English language (spoken and written)
• Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, fax, and internet
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• An incredible passion for our mission

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to:

• Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas.
• List other physical requirement here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It's a plus if you have..

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
• Trauma informed training
• Use Bill.com application in past
• 1099 filling
• QuickBooks Online
• Familiar with remote bank depositing
• Team player

You'll be successful if you are...

• You’re a strong communicator. You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. You’re intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction.
• You're organized and diligent. You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask.
• You’re exceptionally people oriented. You can relate to all types of people and you’re a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency.
• You’re a problem solver and a strategic thinker. You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur. 
• You are a team player. You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments.
• You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality. You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront.
• You're detailed. You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof.
• You're a self- starter. You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking.
• You enjoy the challenge. You are someone who sees the challenge as an opportunity!

Benefits/Perks of a career at Saint John’s

• Choice of 7 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%–6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

Saint John’s Program for Real Change is an equal opportunity employer.