Staff Accountant

PURSUE YOUR PASSION, Not Just Another Job!

Veterans Village is looking for employees who want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans. They served us; now it's our turn to serve them! And we've been doing this for almost 40 years!

The Staff Accountant assists Controller in managing all financial accounting operations, grant administration, payroll, in accordance with the accounting policies and procedures of the organization.

If you love to learn new things and want to be part of something bigger by supporting our staff in assisting our local veterans in their journey to overcoming barriers, this is the position for you!

Compensation Range:

The base pay for this position is $28.00 to $31.00 per hour. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Month end review of all financial statements prior to grant/fund billing

• Assist Controller/CFO with generating Budgets for various grants.

• Assist Controller/CFO with annual Fiscal and Federal audits.

• Complete monthly Journal Entries, financial statements, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

• General bank reconciliation

• Payroll bank reconciliation

• Prepare and reconcile monthly general ledger accounts.

• Determine and create primary salary allocation, spreadsheet, and entries.

• Verify and process payroll.

• Verify AP transactions.

• Track, verify, and ensure fund billings are accurate and submitted by due dates.

• Management reports, fund status update

• AP allocations update & maintenance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Controller/CFO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• At least 3 years’ accounting work experience (non-profit accounting experience preferred)

• Familiarity with cost accounting and GAAP

• Experience with Microsoft office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and various accounting software.

• Experience with a ten-key calculator by touch

• Highly effective organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints while maintaining a positive attitude.

• Highest attention to details and level of accuracy

• Must have own transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of car insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend and lift light objects

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

• Ability to speak English

Job Benefits:

VVSD offers competitive pay and benefits including 12 paid holidays a year, paid vacation and paid sick leave, pension, health insurance, dental and vision plans.

Please Note:
If you were a client of VVSD, you must have been out of all programs for a minimum of 2 years.
Veterans Village of San Diego is an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.