Accountant (Hybrid, Oakland CA)

National Center for Youth Law

The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is a national nonprofit that puts children — especially those pushed to society’s margins — at the center of every fight for justice. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with young people, families, and communities in efforts to dismantle racism, discrimination, and inequity wherever they appear. We recognize that harmful policies don’t affect children in isolation. Each young person’s well-being depends on their family’s stability, their community’s resources, and the opportunities they can access. By working across all systems that shape young people’s lives in a rapidly evolving society, we advance solutions that are holistic, intersectional, and transformative.

Position

The Accountant will report to the Senior Controller and will be a member of the Operations Team. The position will be based out of NCYL’s Oakland office and will manage all day-to-day accounting functions for the organization while providing excellent customer service to staff and vendors across the country. This position will also help staff the Oakland office and provide limited IT support during in-person staff meetings. The ideal candidate is experienced in nonprofit accounting, grant tracking, and fund reporting, and thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable (25%)

All accounts payable functions including processing bills and payments using Yooz (automated invoice processing) software

Collect W-9, certificates of insurance, and ACH information for vendors

Process annual 1099s

Process monthly credit card statements and collect reports from staff

Track insurance requirements and nonprofit status of consultants and sub-grantees

Maintain electronic accounting records and contract files, monitor and track contract renewals.

Accounts Receivable (20%)

Track and prepare monthly and quarterly invoices, including necessary backup documentation

Work closely with development staff to reconcile contributions and ensure accurate donor records

Audit Support (5%)

Prepare documentation and support materials for annual audits and 990 filings

Budget Creation and Financial Reporting for Grants (10%)

Assist with drafting grant budgets and financial reporting for funders

General Accounting (30%)

Reconcile monthly bank statements

Maintain account schedules

Maintain allocations used for charging out expenses across organization

Process payroll reports, maintain staff allocations, and create draft journal entries

Office and IT Support (10%)

Ensure the mail is processed and the office environment is well-maintained and adequately stocked with necessary supplies

Provide basic technical support during in-office meetings with the support of an outside managed service provider

Support the Team

Perform other duties as requested from time to time by the Senior Controller

Required Qualifications

A minimum of three (3) years of nonprofit bookkeeping experience.

Other Qualifications

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Highly organized and systematic, with excellent time and project management skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work autonomously and perform in a team environment

Reliable, with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Intermediate competency in Excel, accounting software (Intacct), databases, and data manipulation

Experience managing government grants

Experience applying knowledge of GAAP to daily work

Experience with basic office and IT support

Friendly demeanor, with a customer service orientation

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to apply a racial and social justice lens to advocacy while centering the marginalized voices of children, youth, and their families

Commitment to NCYL’s mission and goals

Physical Requirements 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Some travel will be required. The role requires in-person presence at the Oakland office at least 1-2 days a week.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a competitive salary range of $67,500.00 to $76,500.00 annually. Once an offer is made, the salary is not open to negotiation.

NCYL provides a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, generous vacation and sick benefits, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, employer contribution to a retirement plan and short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to be in-person at the Oakland office at least 1-2 days a week and as needed.

All positions at NCYL are at-will and paid for by grants and donations; thus, employment with NCYL will be contingent upon continued receipt of funding. Nothing in the statement changes the at-will employment relationship.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW). While a collective bargaining agreement is not currently in place, it is anticipated in the future.

Please submit a cover letter and resume through the link below by September 15, 2026.

We do not use AI to auto-reject resumes. A human is always involved in decision-making. We ask that candidates submit original, personally-written resumes and cover letters. No phone calls or emails, please.

If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an initial phone screening.

Apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4422082

We welcome applications from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

It is the policy of NCYL to provide equal employment opportunities to all Applicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities, neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, prior convictions, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local law. NCYL makes all employment decisions based on job-related factors.