Plant Accountant jobs in San Diego, CA

WE’RE HIRING!  

Accounting Assistant

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Location: San Diego County, CA (Hybrid, must be able to commute once a week to the office)

Job Type: Part-time Temporary 

Hours & Time Period: 20-30 hours per week for 4-6 months

Career Stage: Associate Professional (2-5 years experience)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports to: Finance & Accounting Manager

Pay Range (national): $24.03 - 33.65/hour  USD. 

Final offer will be adjusted on market rate based on your specific years of experience, skillset qualifications, and geographic location. 

Benefits: As a part-time temporary employee, you are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits. 

ABOUT US

Plant with Purpose is a global Christian organization that addresses issues of deforestation and climate change, while empowering people to lift their communities out of rural poverty. For more than 30 years, Plant With Purpose has been a leader in operating at the nexus of Environmental Restoration, Economic Development, and Spiritual Impact. We believe that we honor God when we honor people and our planet. Come join our growing team and make a difference at this critical time in human history.

OUR NEED

We are searching for a passionate and empathetic Accounting Assistant who will be the primary person to support the Finance Team by processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports. Your responsibilities may include assisting with accounts payable and donations, reviewing financial documents, maintaining financial records, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure accurate financial data entry. Attention to detail, proficiency with accounting software, and strong organizational skills are essential for success in this role. In collaboration with the rest of the Finance & Accounting team, your primary objective will be to adopt a culture that provides unwavering support, motivation, and appreciation for our team members, through thoughtful and intentional collaboration and support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main job responsibilities under this position are the following:

• Reviewing bills and supporting documents for payment and processing payments
• Facilitating bank deposits weekly and batching deposits in the accounting system
• Pre-reconciling donations and bank transactions
• Reviewing credit card transactions
• Updating incoming donation tracker 
• Assist with audit requests or Hive projects

WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

The following qualifications and competencies are preferred:

• Experienced with Quickbooks Online
• Experienced with Google Workspace apps (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc)
• Experienced with Excel
• Experienced with Hive project management system
• Tech savvy
• Educated in Accounting and Finance 

TEAM MEMBER COMPETENCIES

We are a collaborative, interdependent team that relies on collaborating and supporting each other to achieve our goals. Through the way we live within and shape our culture, we try to build community and a sense of belonging in our local, national, and global families. We are excited by people who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and experiences to the work we do. Diversity helps make our system-improvement efforts more informed.

We collectively expect that all Plant With Purpose team members will embody and embrace the below essential human competencies and attributes:

• We keep our organizational mission and core values at the center
• We intentionally create and maintain our culture
• We work every day to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture
• We intentionally build community and a team mentality
• We trust each other
• We bring joy to our work
• We build each other up

START DATE:

Approximately May, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom. 

If this sounds like you, please apply on our website here.  Please use the pre-screening questions to demonstrate how you are a great fit for this position, the organization, and our culture. 

Plant With Purpose is an EEO/AA employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

If you have any questions regarding this position, or need reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application, please email the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@plantwithpurpose.org. No phone calls please.

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