Description
Tides is Hiring!
Tides is a group of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations committed to building a world of social justice. Founded in 1976, Tides accelerates the pace of social change, working with innovative partners to solve the world's toughest problems. Tides focuses on equality and human rights, a sustainable environment, health individuals and communities, education, and economic development. Tides' services include donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsorship, and shared spaces in San Francisco and New York City. For more information, please visit www.tides.org.
2021 was a landmark year in Tides’ 45-year history. We are experiencing a unique and powerful opportunity for transformative change for the future in how we lead and impact social justice and shared prosperity. Taking committed actions to prepare for this change, we have welcomed an expanded and largely new executive team, partnered with a top-notch social impact consulting firm to revitalize our strategic plan, and focus our operational excellence initiatives, and grown our core staff significantly. These investments will help Tides to better serve our partners and bring our vision – of a world of shared prosperity and social justice – to life.
The Role:
The Accounting Specialist, under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of accounts payable services daily for Tides fiscal sponsorship operations. This role will also be cross trained to assist the accounts receivable team when needed.
This position is classified as part of the collective bargaining agreement (SEIU 1021).
What you will do:
- Process all Accounts Payable transactions including obtaining appropriate approvals/documentation, verifying coding, and data entry, processing outgoing wires, ACH, and checks for expedited, and weekly check runs.
- Research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
- Assist with maintaining schedules and reconciliations of various accounts and preparation of journal entries.
- Assist in the preparation of annual audit.
- Process and manage month-end journal entries for P-Card purchases.
- Process, review and upload monthly fees for month-end close.
- Reconciliation of cash advances and petty cash accounts on a monthly basis.
- Prepare Journal Entries for review and proofing.
- Process year-end 1099s, including mailing, filing and corrections as required by the IRS.
- Accounts Receivable processing of cash receipts including verifying coding, data entry, and handling incoming checks, wires, and ACH payments.
- Other duties, or projects, as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Strong alignment with Tides’ Vision, Mission and Approach and our organizational values of respect, equity, empowerment, accountability, and creativity
- Independent, motivated self-starter who collaborates well with colleagues and across internal teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to social change and ability to engage in strategic thinking and conversation around issues of shared prosperity and social justice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; keen eye for detail.
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to set and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to assume a workload that frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite of products.
- Proficiency with Salesforce desired.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of one-year experience in high-volume Accounts Payable, including knowledge of W9s and how it relates to 1099 reporting. Process journal entries, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits.
- Minimum of one-year experience in high-volume Accounts Receivable environment, Process journal entries, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or equivalent years of related work experience can be substituted for a college degree.
Life at Tides
Working at Tides connects you with world-class teammates, enduring relationships, and an inspired sense of purpose - while our employee benefits support our team’s talent and well-being. This is an exciting time to join Tides. In the past, Tides staff have worked predominantly from our offices in San Francisco and New York. Today, our hybrid work model supports staff with remote work from anywhere in the United States.
Salary Range
Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. The starting salary for this role ranges from $44,230 to $75,000 based on geographic location, years of experience, and ensuring pay equity within the organization. The recruiting team is committed to sharing more details regarding compensation based on the candidate's experience and location during the interview process. Tides offers a generous benefits package including: comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurances, retirement plan, educational assistance, confidential counseling and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment and energy that is vital to our team members.
Important Information
Any Tides Network employee who wishes to use the office or travel to the office must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and boosted. You are required to submit proof of vaccination to the Human Resources Department at least 2 days before your first visit to the office. Employees who do not have vaccination information on file will not be permitted in the building.
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter online. Your cover letter should express your interest in working for Tides and your qualifications for the role. You may also share your detailed LinkedIn profile with us. Tides is an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we look forward to reviewing applications from all who are qualified to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Also pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.