Temporary Accounting Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to temporarily join our finance team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the organization's financial operations, including general accounting, data analysis, payroll, grant reporting, and audit preparation. This role will work closely with the finance team and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, supporting internal and external audits, and contributing to the organization's financial integrity.

What You'll Do

Accounting Operations

• Process payroll, journal entries, including submission and review of contributions to 403(b) retirement plans, FSA, and commuter benefits.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable aging, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Assist in monthly and year-end close processes, perform bank reconciliations, and journal entries

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain accurate records of restricted and unrestricted funds, as well as grant expenditures.
• Analyze financial data and maintain reports to ensure data integrity across platforms, while streamlining people system integration and improving overall data efficiency.

Audit & Compliance

• Compile audit sampling packages for internal and external auditors.
• Assist with preparation of reports and financial audits, preparation of year-end reporting and ad hoc financial projects, preparation of IRS Form 990 and annual tax documentation
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Provide feedback and clerical support on accounting policies and procedures in use or proposed by the Senior Director of Finance or other departments.

Administrative & System Support

• Maintain electronic filing systems for financial records.
• Manage monthly corporate credit card reports and reconciliations.

Qualifications

You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1-3 years of nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience with Sage Intacct (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and Emburse Certify for expense reporting is a plus.
• Ability to meet and maintain required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, and CPR).
• This role offers a hybrid schedule with the ability to work remotely and be onsite at our San Francisco office.
• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders.
• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission.
• A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

What We Offer

• Annual salary between $34/hr - $38/hr based on experience.
• Accrued sick time
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families.
• A fun, dynamic, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

FACES is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES is an

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.