Execute core accounting tasks including program billing, AR follow-up, cash receipts recording, donation tracking, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations, insurance certificate verification, AP backup support, and special projects to maintain accurate financial records.
WestCoast Children’s Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children’s Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity.
Position Details
Title: Staff Accountant
Classification: Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt
Location: Oakland, CA
Regular Work Schedule: Full time, M-F
Compensation:
- Salary range: $70,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience.
The Staff Accountant is a detail-driven finance professional responsible for executing core accounting functions with high precision and quality. Reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager and Accounting Manager, this role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting team-wide efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage program-specific billing, including the preparation of monthly invoices and proactive follow-up on outstanding accounts receivable
- Accurately deposit and record all incoming cash receipts
- Record donations and generate monthly donation reports for review
- Reconcile credit card expenses and assist cardholders with inquiries
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure ledger accuracy
- Verify the accuracy of descriptions on Certificates of Insurance and distribute them to funders in a timely manner
- Provide cross-functional support and backup coverage for Accounts Payable operations as needed
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- At least two (2) years of accounting experience, preferably working with non-profits or healthcare clinics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field preferred.
Competencies:
- Strong understanding of the general ledger and accounts receivable.
- Familiarity with GAAP and understanding of the accounting receivable cycle.
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with computerized accounting systems, preferably Abila MIP.
- Experience with G-Suite Applications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
- Ability to prioritize and work accurately with close attention to detail, strong time management skills and an ability to work within defined deadlines.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in-person at our Oakland, CA office (relocation assistance not provided)
Why work here?
- Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have several Staff Affinity Groups: BIPOC council, LGBTQIA+, Alianza Latine, Equity and Inclusion, and more!
- Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives
- As a Joint Commission-accredited agency, we provide the highest standard of care and offer extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts. Training includes CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma/Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), Supervisor in training program, and much more!
- Employer-paid Medical Benefits for Employees
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision
- Dependent medical, dental and vision (50% employer-paid)
- Medical and Dependent Care FSA and commuter plans
- 100% employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary accident, term life and hospital indemnity insurance
- 403(b) and ROTH retirement plan options, employer contribution targeted at 7.5% after first year of employment
- Annual incentive compensation (10%)
- Three weeks PTO during the first year of employment, 4+ weeks PTO with additional years of service
- 12 paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday per year
- 4 paid self-care days per year
- Wellness stipend ($100.00 per month)
- Professional development stipend
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area.
WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
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