HR/Finance Associate | $60K - $70K Prorated

Reporting to the HR/Finance Manager, the HR/Finance Associate is responsible for assisting with office accounting with strict adherence to internal controls, accuracy of all transactions, and confidentiality of information.  The HR/Finance Associate is also responsible for filling new hire and employee documentation, setting up payroll and benefits, and helps to maintain personnel files.  The HR/Finance Associate position is on half-time schedule with non-exempt status.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable/Receivable

  • Records cash receipts, makes bank deposits, and performs account reconciliation

  • Prepares vendor payables in QBO with proper classification of all transactions

  • Assists with tracking and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

  • Reconciles accounting system to donor data base and works with Development Team to resolve discrepancies

  • Reconciles accounting system to grant program data and works with Grant Program Team to resolve discrepancies 

Financial Reporting

  • Assists to prepare work papers and various schedules for annual audit and tax filings

  • Calculates monthly allocations entries

  • Prepares internal financial and special project reports as requested HR/Finance Manager

Benefits Administrator

  • Gathers payroll documentation and enters into online processing system

  • Assists with tracking employee sick and vacation accruals

  • Maintains SEP/IRA contributions spreadsheet

  • insurance broker and HR/Finance Manager to ensure timely policy renewal and updates

  • Maintains confidential personnel files

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

  • Must be reliable, discreet, and extremely trustworthy

  • Proficient in QuickBooks Online accounting software

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel

  • An interest in environmental justice, social justice, and the law 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree

  • Three years of related experience required

  • Knowledge of nonprofit bookkeeping practices and procedures

  • Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks Online transactions entry system

  • Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

What We Offer 

  • Quiet and supportive office environment

  • Located in Downtown Berkeley immediately adjacent to BART

  • 9 to 1 or 1 to 5 office hours with remote work options

  • Approximately 12 paid holidays per year

  • Full-time equivalent salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000, based on experience 

Who We Are 

The Impact Fund believes that communities should be able to join together to use the courts to protect their jobs, families, communities, and environment. To that end, we provide strategic leadership and support for class and impact litigation to further economic, environmental, racial, and social justice.  Founded 29 years ago as a grantmaking organization, our programs have broadened to include litigation and training. Click here for more information.

How to Apply 

 

The Impact Fund is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.