Staff Accountant

Greenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area's advocate for vibrant places and open spaces. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the region's cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 million acres of farmlands, parks, watersheds, and other open space. Greenbelt Alliance is also a leading advocate for creating livable communities: walkable neighborhoods near transit, shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.

With a committed staff of 22, Greenbelt Alliance has a strong team spirit and sense of fun. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek, and San Rafael.

Position Overview:

Greenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Area's leading non-profit advocate of smart growth planning and open space conservation seeks a motivated, capable, and efficient full-time Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Director of Finance and Administration. We offer a supportive and enriching work environment, salary competitive with other nonprofits, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to improve the Bay Area's quality of life.

Responsibilities :

(include, but are not limited to)

• A/P, A/R, P/R, JE
• Bank reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations
• Month-end closing
• Producing financial statements
• Budgets and variance analysis
• Investments tracking
• Contracts invoicing
• Maintain supporting documentation and systems
• Support in the preparation of annual audits and filing of annual federal and state taxes (as needed)
• Support work with Finance and other Board Committees as appropriate
• Other projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years full-charge bookkeeping
• Experience with FundEZ or other fund accounting software
• PC proficiency and established skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting preferred
• Other qualities sought: organizational skills, reliability, flexibility, skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ability to work independently, good communication skills, enthusiasm for environmental issues, sense of humor.

Compensation: Salary DOE, full-time. Flex-time and/or reduced hours considered for the right candidate. Compensation includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation time, and an exciting team-oriented work environment. Flexible spending, Commuter Checks, and 403(b) accounts also available.

Hire date: Please note this position does not start until June, 2012.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history. Please include "Staff Accountant Search" and your name in the subject line.

Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Greenbelt Alliance believes a diverse workplace is a necessary component to achieve our mission of making the San Francisco Bay Area a better place for all its inhabitants to live, work and play. People of color, women, people of all sexual orientations, trans and gender non-conforming people, and others of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.