ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is the oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program in San Diego County. SDVLP’s mission is to provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers who are willing to donate their time and resources. Our team of talented and passionate employees is collegial, supportive, and committed to providing top-quality legal services to indigent, vulnerable San Diegans.
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, non-exempt role responsible for supporting the day-to-day and month-end accounting functions while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial information in support of the organization’s mission. This position performs a broad range of accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in monitoring and analyzing financial data related to grants, restricted funds, and program expenditures, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with donor and funding requirements. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Accounts Payable:
- Invoice processing, payments management, vendor management, credit card management, preparation of 1099, expense & compliance oversight.
Accounts Receivable:
- Invoicing, Billing, Payment tracking, Collections management, account reconciliation, compliance, reporting, and customer communication.
Cash and Banking:
- Recording checks, preparing and recording deposits, monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash management and reconciliation.
Payroll:
- Payroll processing, Compliance, PR discrepancy resolution, collaboration with HR team.
Month-End
- Journal entries Accruals, prepaids, and cost allocations.
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation of audit and tax schedules, assist with workflows, process write-ups, financial reports as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with 5 years of related work or a minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP based accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and peripheral systems.
- Extremely organized with the ability to smoothly manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to self-direct, problem-solve; to take initiative, work independently, and effectively navigate challenges
- without needing constant supervision or step-by-step instruction.
- Ability to logically organize electronic files and data.
- Critical thinking, team player, solutions oriented; the ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate different
- perspectives, and make well-reasoned decisions; working collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with others
- to achieve shared goals.
- Leadership skills; the ability to guide, support, and influence others to achieve SDVLP’s goals.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, highly desired.
- Payroll, Journal Entries a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This is a full-time, onsite position based in SDVLP’s San Diego downtown main office, requiring a 37.50-hour work week.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS:
- Hourly range is $38/hr. - $42/hr.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance –– eligibility for health care coverage is the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
- 401K retirement plan with up to a 6% match after 6 months of employment.
- 15 days paid annual leave (increases to 20 days after 2 years), 10 days paid sick leave, 16 paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
SDVLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with 5 years related work or minimum 3 years public accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP-based accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and peripheral systems.
- Extremely organized with ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to self-direct, problem-solve, take initiative, work independently without constant supervision.
- Ability to logically organize electronic files and data.
- Critical thinking, team player, solutions-oriented; ability to analyze information and make well-reasoned decisions.
- Leadership skills; ability to guide, support, and influence others.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience.
- Payroll processing and journal entry experience (a plus).
What We Do
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is a private, non-profit organization providing free legal services to low-income and disadvantaged individuals throughout San Diego County. It is the county's oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program, serving vulnerable community members including the homeless, abused children, domestic violence victims, and veterans, with a mission to ensure equal access to justice.
