Organizational Profile

 

Juma strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education, and financial capability for youth across America.  In 1993, Juma Ventures (www.Juma.org) became the first nonprofit organization to own and operate a commercial franchise—a single Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop in San Francisco. Since then, Juma has grown into a nationally-recognized youth development organization serving 1,000 low-income students each year at 20 different major sporting venues in nine cities – Atlanta, New Orleans, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Seattle, Dallas, and Houston. Juma has employed more than 5,500 young people who have generated $26 million in enterprise revenue, earned $6.5 million in wages and saved over $5 million for higher education. Juma has received numerous awards for its work including the National Youth Employment Coalition’s PEPNet Award, a Community Achievement Award from the Social Enterprise Alliance, and the Social Impact Exchange Business Plan.  Most recently, Juma was recognized with the California Association of Nonprofits Achievement in Innovation Award;  was one of five nonprofits awarded the “Game Changer” grant by the 50 Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee; and, after just two years of operations, Juma Seattle was a Silver Recipient of Seattle’s Business Magazine’s Community Impact Award.
Juma is looking for great people who share our passion for working with youth and for using business as a tool for sustainable social impact. Our workplace is supportive, open, inclusive and relevant, focused on youth, empowerment, dedication and respect.

 

Position Description

 

The Senior Accountant position is based out of Juma’s national office, located in San Francisco, CA. The positon works under the direction of the Controller. The position provides assistance to a national 501c(3) organization and works closely with all departments to maintain accurate and complete financial records for the agency.

 

The position’s main focus will be payroll and related activities but will cross train and provide support for fund accounting, audit preparation, and participate in end-of-month closing processes.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, and reconcile payroll accounts
• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable including entries, reconciliation, cutting checks, and making journal entries as necessary
• Serve as accounts payable liaison to customer, vendors, government entities, and staff members; provide timely responses to telephone and written inquiries
• Process all reimbursement requests and credit card expense reports, investigate any discrepancies
• Maintain accurate AR, donation, sales, and inventory accounting balances
• Reconcile GL accounts, AP and AR balances with vendor and customer invoices, researching any discrepancies; gather information needed to make adjustments in a timely manner
• Make bank deposits/transfers and reconcile bank accounts
• Assist with applicable audits and third party requests
• Prepare business compliance filings such as 1099’s, payroll, and sales tax.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and ledger structure
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes
• Compile and report key business metrics
• Ensure department’s records are filed and/or stored digitally
• Ensure accounting procedures and policies are followed
• Ensure procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”)
• Assist with internal and external projects, functions, and activities as assigned

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates Degree in Accounting and equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience in bookkeeping/accounting , nonprofit preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll and accounting systems (Paychex and NetSuite/ERP preferred)
• Intermediate computer skills in core areas (PCs, Microsoft Office suite, Internet, etc.)
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
• Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly developed written and verbal communication
• Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
• Demonstrates passion for Juma’s mission
• Ability to get along well with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible
• Demonstrates personal responsibility by meeting commitments on time, accepts accountability, handles changes, sets personal standards and boundaries
• Possess flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Must be able to sit and view computer screens for extended periods of time
• LGBTQ, bicultural, and/or minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply
• Self-starter, motivated, and able to take initiative in all situations; ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and inclusive environment.
• All prospective staff will be fingerprinted and submit a criminal background check

 

 

Job Details

 

Reports to:	Controller
Job Location:	San Francisco, CA 94105
Starting Salary:	$60,000 annual salary
Classification:	Full-time, Exempt
Hours/Week:	40 hours
Education:	Bachelor’s degree required
Years of Experience:	2+ years of experience
Benefits Include:	Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403B plan, and a significant paid time off package

 

Please submit the following to Michael Chion, Controller at michaelch@juma.org:

 

1. A thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the above requirements and Juma’s focus and mission
2. Current resume

 

Due to the volume of responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.