EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: RISE Staff Accountant

Classification: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Department: RISE

Reports To: RISE Finance Manager

Pay: $26.44 - $32.21 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Requires Travel: Yes, local and occasional only 

Insurance Benefits: Eligible, first day following month of hire

Work Location: In-Person - Merced, CA

Work Schedule: 9/8/80 Alternate Work Week

Position Overview

The RISE Staff Accountant provides day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping support for a portfolio of nonprofit client organizations participating in United Way of Merced County’s RISE program. RISE provides fractional staffing and shared services to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit partners.

This role handles the routine, recurring accounting cycle for assigned clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close. The RISE Staff Accountant serves as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients on routine financial matters, maintains professional working relationships, and helps keep financial operations accurate and on schedule. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities for assigned RISE client organizations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll processing support, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.

• Complete the recurring month-end close process for assigned clients, including reconciliations, accruals, and standard allocations.

• Prepare routine financial statements and supporting schedules for assigned clients.

• Follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and established client procedures, including fund accounting and restricted fund tracking.

• Gather and organize supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and funder requests.

• Work across multiple financial systems and environments, including QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Sage Intacct.

• Follow each client's established chart of accounts, reporting requirements, and internal controls.

• Maintain organized documentation of financial transactions and processes.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with client staff regarding routine financial matters, timelines, and deliverables.

• Identify issues or risks and escalate them promptly to the RISE Finance Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support multiple client organizations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Ability to work independently and reliably manage recurring deadlines and routine workflows.

• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Qualifications 

Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of bookkeeping or staff-level accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or government environment.

• Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end close.

• Ability to read financial statements and maintain accurate financial data.

• Proficiency in electronic computer systems and financial software.

• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet organizational driving eligibility requirements, including a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

• Must have reliable transportation with proof of valid auto insurance

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, walk frequently, and lift and carry 10–15 pounds on a regular basis.

• Ability to physically meet the demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered; additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting, restricted fund tracking, and GAAP as applied to nonprofit organizations.

• Experience with grant reporting and contract/funder compliance.

Job Title: Physical Activities Coordinator 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Position Type: Limited Part-time 

Department: Cultiva Central Valley 

Reports To: Deputy Executive Director 

Pay: $25 / hour 

Requires Travel: Yes, local only (Merced County)

Insurance Benefits: Not eligible 

Work Location: In-Person 

Work Schedule: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday; from 5: 30 pm – 7:30pm/varies

Position Overview 

The Physical Activities Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the mission of Cultiva Central Valley through the Open Schools, Healthy Communities Project, a community-based initiative focused on promoting health, wellness, and community connection through accessible physical activity programming.

The Open Schools, Healthy Communities Project is operated by Cultiva Central Valley, with United Way of Merced County serving as the fiscal sponsor. In this role, the Physical Activities Coordinator supports program implementation by leading engaging physical activity classes at partner school sites throughout Merced County.

This position aligns with Cultiva Central Valley’s mission to mobilize people and resources to improve lives and create a community where everyone can access quality education, secure a good job, and enjoy a healthy life. Programming is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to participants of varying fitness levels and backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities 

• Supports the Open Schools, Healthy Communities initiative by leading safe, effective, and engaging physical activity classes in a physiologically sound format that considers the individual needs and limitations of participants.

• Supports healthy habit development by planning and delivering a variety of age-appropriate and culturally responsive physical activities that promote movement, fitness, and overall well-being.

• Supports participant engagement and motivation by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and encouragement throughout all activities.

• Supports participant safety and inclusion by monitoring individuals during activities and offering appropriate modifications for different fitness levels and abilities.

• Supports community connection and consistent participation by fostering a positive and inclusive class atmosphere that encourages relationship-building and ongoing engagement.

• Supports program operations by setting up and breaking down equipment before and after classes, ensuring spaces are clean, organized, and safe for use.

• Supports program logistics by picking up, transporting, and returning equipment as needed for scheduled activities.

• Supports program compliance and participant onboarding by assisting with registration forms and liability waivers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

• Supports Open Schools, Healthy Communities program accountability by reporting participation data, attendance, incidents, equipment needs, and program feedback to supervisors or program staff as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of safe group fitness and physical activity practices, including current health and wellness information.

• Basic understanding of aerobic conditioning, anatomy, and injury prevention.

• Ability to develop and lead innovative, fun, and engaging physical activity programming for diverse participants.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate participants.

Qualifications 

• Certification in group fitness, physical activity instruction, or a related discipline preferred.

• Proven experience leading group-based physical activity or fitness classes, with a demonstrated ability to engage participants.

• Ability to demonstrate activities, lift and transport equipment, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.