Full Charge Bookkeeper

About Seva:

Seva is a global nonprofit eye care organization that transforms lives and strengthens communities by restoring sight and preventing blindness. We train local eye care providers and develop self-sustaining eye programs around the world. Together we provide critical eye care to underserved communities, especially women, children, and indigenous peoples. Seva has provided surgeries, eyeglasses, medicine, and other eye care services to 72 million people in more than 20 countries.

Scope of Work:

The Full Charge Bookkeeper will oversee all day-to-day financial transactions and accounting functions. This position will maintain the general ledger, and prepare accurate monthly and year-end financial statements and budget variance reports. The position will also prepare account reconciliations for payroll related items semi-monthly and for month-end accounting cycle. Prepare financial data for monthly company meetings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Execute closing procedures, track fixed assets, and prepare depreciation schedules.
• Reconciliations: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations and clear any discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, and customized reports for upper management.
• Compliance & Auditing: Tax preparation, coordinate with external CPAs, internal or external audits.
• Miscellaneous special financial projects

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or finance with prior experience in fund accounting preferred.
• Familiar with standard payroll and accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Deep understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), strong organizational capabilities, and strict attention to confidentiality and detail.
• Ability to work within generally accepted accounting procedures, to ensure payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively with company staff
• Advanced level using Excel and accounting software.
• Communication and organization skills required
• Multi-tasking and ability to be flexible required
• Possess ability to follow through on job duties, projects and priorities