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  • 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.

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