Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Family Builders is a non-profit, licensed foster care and adoption agency, serving children in the foster care system.  Family Builders believes that every child has the right to grow up in a permanent, nurturing family regardless of that child’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or medical, physical or emotional condition.  Family Builders’ mission is to:

-     Achieve permanency for children and youth by creating and strengthening families and relationships who will support and sustain them;

-     Advocate for systemic changes that instill hope, belonging, and inclusion for all children and the families who care for them and

-     Advance best practices based on equity, justice and anti-racist and anti-oppressive policies in child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Family Builders strives for an inclusive workplace culture that advances belonging and well-being for staff.  Family Builders is committed to a workforce representing people from all identities, backgrounds, abilities and perspectives; valuing the voices, experiences, culture, and intersectional identities of each individual.

SUMMARY:

We have an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant.  The Accounting Assistant maintains accounting records; processes A/R and A/P; and performs related tasks. Other duties will include assistance with timesheets, employee benefit accrual, and expense reports; and maintenance of foster care financial records. The Accounting Assistant will assist with clerical duties, phone answering and special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Bookkeeping experience of three to five years using QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and Word.  Candidate must have consistent accuracy and attention to detail. Successful candidate must be organized, able to prioritize, respect confidentiality and demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Family Builders.  People of color and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Family Builders offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, mental health, pension, and a generous leave schedule.  The salary for this position is $62,000.