Employment Type : Full-Time
Position: JR. Accountant Position Summary The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of previous work experience in accounting following accounting principles, is passionate about accuracy, follows procedures and organizational policies, meets deadlines and works with a sense of urgency. The candidate will also be skilled at analyzing data, accuracy, and producing compelling reports. The candidate supports financial sustainability, acting as a supporting role to Centro’s employees working on the frontlines to advance social justice. In this role, the candidate will identify and recommend simple effective solutions to existing processes, and will be an active participant in enabling change in the organization. Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Deposits Accounts Receivable General Ledger Other Qualifications Other Skills Required Management system. Compensation To Apply POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED About Centro Legal de la Raza For more information, visit our website: https://centrolegal.org/ Diversity Statement Job Type: Full-time Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour Benefits: Schedule: Education: Experience: License/Certification: Work Location: Work Remotely:
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Bargaining Unit: Yes
FLSA: Non -Exempt
Status: Full Time
The Junior Accountant is responsible for contributing to the effective functioning of the Finance and newly formed Accounting department. In the area of Accounting, this role secures accurate and timely payments to vendors and employees, performs account reconciliations, process payroll and works on other projects as assigned.
The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social justice. Qualifications include:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We provide a generous benefits package, including life insurance, LTD, leave policies, vacation, and December holiday office closure at full pay.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Include “ JR accountant” in the subject line. Please email application materials directly to Centro website.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.
Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation, sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV/AIDs status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.