Accountant - Pacific Forest Trust

Accountant

 

About Pacific Forest Trust

Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) is a national leader in forest conservation that delivers landscape-scale results on the ground in the West and develops innovative incentives for forest conservation at the national level. We do so in ways that reward private landowners for managing for public benefits such as clean water, a healthy climate, and habitat for abundant native wildlife. Our work sustains rural communities, restores climate resilient forests, enhances water security and protects landscapes across ownership boundaries.

PFT has led the permanent conservation of over 360,000 acres of privately owned forestland and owns and stewards working forest conservation easements on 130,000 acres. We also own 2,100 acres and manage an additional 15,000 acres for ecological outcomes and sustainable wood products. Our projects are outstanding not only for their landscape scale but for their high standards for delivering multiple public benefits. PFT is thrice accredited by the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Learn more at http://www.PacificForest.org  

About this Opportunity

GENERAL

This is a great opportunity for a skilled accountant who wants to learn and grow in the broader arena of non-profit administration. The Accountant maintains the accounting records of the Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) and for another non-profit client for which PFT provides accounting and administrative services. Responsibilities include exercising accounting controls and ensuring that all accounting functions are carried out in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including balance sheet, income statement (accrual and cash basis), and statement of cash flows
  • Prepares journal entries and reconciles ledger accounts
  • Participates in annual budgeting process
  • Performs year-end closing procedures
  • Prepares audit schedules and participates in annual audit field work
  • Reconciles or supervises reconciliation of monthly bank, credit card and investment account statements
  • Supervises the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Monitors operating cash balance and prepares bi-weekly cash forecast
  • Assists in preparation of grant budgets and funder reports
  • Prepares all reports as required by regulatory agencies, including quarterly timber tax returns for client.
  • Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and organization’s policies, procedures, and contracts.
  • Maintains and audits records of PFT, client and contractor insurance to ensure compliance
  • Prepares annual filings to multiple state charitable registration offices
  • Ensures compliance with two CFR 200 requirements related to federal grant awards
  • Ensures compliance with record retention requirements
  • Related duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization
  • An Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
  • High level of competence with Excel
  • Experience with QuickBooks preferred
  • Ability to effectively communicate, in writing and speech, with people both internal and external to the organization
  • Critical thinking skills to identify and investigate variances and discrepancies
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with a demonstrated ability to prepare, organize and maintain documentation in support of transactions and journal entries
  • Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Federal or state grant management experience is a plus

REPORTS TO

Director of Finance & Administration

LOCATION
This position is based in San Francisco at Pacific Forest Trust’s main office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

TO APPLY:

Submit resume and cover letter to jobs@pacificforest.org. Please do not simply click and send your resume through Indeed. We are looking for applicants who will take the time to read the job description, learn a little about us by looking at our website, and consider whether this is a job and an organization that they would like to learn more about.