Accounting Assistant- Generalist Job at Harmonium Inc. in San Diego

OUR STORY

Harmonium was established in 1975 through an enterprising blend of vision and necessity to respond to Mira Mesa's rapidly growing need for juvenile diversion services. We continue to shape our mission, goals and services by listening to the needs of neighborhoods, individuals and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans a year and offer a wide array of innovative and customized program services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families each day throughout San Diego County. We believe creative planning, collaboration, and strength-based intervention results in high quality services that promote well-being.

Interested in joining our team? Take a look at the position we have available below. If this role speaks to you, let us know by applying! We hope to connect with you soon.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing support to specific accounting functions and various fiscal service areas. These include contract billing, coordinating Accounts Receivable, entering invoices for Accounts Payable, completing monthly bank reconciliations, and company credit card reconciliations.

JOB COMPLEXITY

• Assists with preparing, posting, verifying, and recording transactions related to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

• Communicates effectively with both internal and external customers, following up on questions and discrepancies.

• Reconcile monthly bank activity and credit card activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain up-to-date electronic contract and billing files (including claim forms, back-up documentation, correspondence, fully executed contracts, etc.)

• Complete monthly contract billing in accordance with contract requirements

• Monitor subcontracts related to billing

• Maintain and produce monthly trending reports, projections, and metrics

• Ensure accuracy of all work in accordance with established due dates

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES

• 2 years general accounting experience required including, but not limited to:

  • Accounts Receivable

  • Accounts Payable

  • General Ledger accounting

• Non-profit experience a plus

• Proven strong customer service skills
• Working knowledge of accounting programs (Quickbooks required) and Google Workspace and MS office

COMPENSATION

• Starting Rate: $23.00/hour (all new hires begin at starting salary regardless of experience)
• Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and critical illness insurance, a 403b retirement plan plus match, and Vacation & Sick time. In addition, we offer hands-on training, virtual courses, and live presentations for personal and professional development.

Harmonium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees/interns. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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