Overview
Accounting Assistant
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 educates the community about the needs of waiting children, advocates on their behalf, and places children with permanent, secure families through adoption, and other forms of permanence.
Family Builders strives for an inclusive and antiracist 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. Our efforts to support employees are grounded in Family Builders’ advocacy for culturally informed care and our goals to promote awareness, education and systemic change regarding race and culture.
SUMMARY:
We have an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant. The Accounting Assistant maintains accounting records in agency accounting software as well as agency files. The Accounting Assistant will process A/R, A/P and related tasks. Other duties will include assistance with 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, 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.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Family Builders by Adoption, Attn: Operations Director, 1900 Embarcadero, Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94606, fax (510) 536-4436 or email jobs (@) familybuilders.org
www.familybuilders.org
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