Overview

Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department, means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all. For more information about us, visit www.larkinstreetyouth.org.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Grants and Contracts, the Grants Accountant is a part of the Finance team. The Grants Accountant will work closely with the Senior Grants Accountant to assure all monthly billing is submitted. This position will prepare monthly invoices, data entry, allocation of funds, manage release and booking of private grants.  The Grants Accountant prepares financial reports for public and private grants and contracts.  Prepares journal entries, and ledger account reconciliations for private funds. This position will meet regularly with the development team to assure incoming private funds are processed and documented in Finance.  The Grants Accountant will perform work to ensure compliance with Larkin Street Youth Service policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control guidelines.   This position will work both independently and as part of a team, with outside vendors, subcontractors, public agencies, and internal staff from various departments in order to complete his/her responsibilities.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Monitor, release and track private grant spending.
  • Preparation of invoices and reports for public funding agencies and private foundation grants.
  • Preparation of financial statements for internal programs and departments.
  • Journal entries and reconciliation of private funding.
  • Analyze monthly spending per contract. 
  • Assist with preparation and disbursement of monthly internal Budget vs Actual reports.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the preparation and updates of budgets and reports for funding agencies.
  • Assist during Audits as needed.  
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Abila, and Outlook).
  • Clear understanding of accounting principles, management accounting methods, government accounting policies, cost allocation procedures, and internal control.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and FASB. 
  • Ability to use experience and judgment to manage goals and projects.
  • Ability to be a self-starter with follow-through skills.  
  • Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 lbs. 
  • Ability to reach, bend and walk.
  • Finger manipulation.
  • Ability to comprehend complex materials.
  • Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelors in a related field (finance, accounting, business) or related experience.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE: 

  • 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience.  
  • Understanding of nonprofit accounting and experience with public and private funding contracts
  • Nonprofit experience with MIP accounting software is a plus, but not required.

This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. 

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