Accounting Assistant
BERKELEY, CA
Type: Part-time
Min. Experience: Assistant
Salary: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour
Hours: 20 – 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday (daily schedule to be determined)
This is a hybrid position with one to two days required each week in our Berkeley, CA office.
The American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation and its sister organization, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented multi-tasker with accounting skills to join our team in Berkeley, CA. We’ve been fighting for smokefree air for everyone for 48 years. Read about us at nonsmokersrights.org and no-smoke.org. Join our team and make a difference!
This position will report to the Accounting Manager and assist the Director of Operations.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Conversion of AP invoices, expense reports and wellness benefits into pdf files and filed in their respective ANRF or ANR AP folders.
- Responding to vendor emails.
- Data entry of invoices and journal entries.
- Maintenance of the AP system in QB while transitioning into the MIP software.
- Routing electronic AP invoices for approval
- Filing electronic AP invoices into the electronic filing cabinet.
- Updating a weekly spreadsheet of AP invoices scheduled for payment.
- Downloading and filing monthly credit card statements.
- Creating invoices for sales orders and journalize intercompany transactions.
- Reviewing expense forms submitted by staff.
- Monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Monthly amortization of prepaid expenses.
- Support during annual audit.
- Make online or in-person bank deposits.
- Other accounting-related tasks as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
At least one year bookkeeping or AP work experience using Quickbooks, MIP fund accounting or similar software. General proficiency in standard computer programs and operating systems (E.g., Windows, MacOS, Word, etc.) is expected. Experience with Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, is required. Knowledge of general accounting, effective communications with vendors, managing virtual accounting files, adhering to the organization’s fiscal policies, performing bank account reconciliations, assistance with tax filings and other periodic reports and registrations are all expected. An Associate or Bachelors Degree in accounting is desirable, as is experience working within a nonprofit environment. We expect this position to start at 50% FTE with the possibility of increased hours in the future. Schedule and hourly rate will depend on work experience and skill level.
Our Work Environment:
This position’s work schedule is expected to include both hours worked from our Berkeley office as well as working remotely.
We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive team environment. Benefits include generous PTO and sick leave, jury duty coverage, medical and dental insurance options, 403b Retirement Plan, and other benefits based on years of service. For this position, the ANR Foundation is open to considering some reimbursement of pertinent technical education courses, webinars, and publications.
How to Apply: Complete application fully, including resume and a cover letter. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse staff that represents the populations and communities we serve. People of all ages, ancestry, race, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. No calls please.
Work with a great team while saving lives!
The American Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) Foundation will be recruiting for a variety of full- and part-time positions. We are currently interested in candidates who would like to work in accounting.
We would love to hear from potential candidates even if they are not sure what exact role would be the best fit. Please send your resume and cover letter to the email address specified within the job posting that best fits your interest, or to jobs@no-smoke.org and tell us why you would like to work with us to protect the health and safety of all workers by expanding smokefree protections. More job descriptions will appear soon so please check back. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
The American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse staff that represents the populations and communities we serve. People of all ages, ancestry, race, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. No calls please.
MEET THE TEAM
The American Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) Foundation is a 501(c)3, educational nonprofit organization, which creates comprehensive programs to prevent the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and smoking among youth and adults. Incorporated in 1984, the organization has more than 35 years of experience promoting prevention and education about smoking, secondhand smoke, and exposing tobacco industry interference with public health policies. Our goals include educating the public about the health effects of secondhand smoke and the benefits of smokefree environments. Ultimately, our efforts are intended to create a smokefree generation of Americans that rejects tobacco use and is savvy to tobacco industry tactics. Our sister organization is Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights.