ABOUT US:

“It always seems impossible until it's done.” - Nelson Mandela

We believe that even the biggest problems can be broken down into small, achievable steps. Poverty and access to justice are part of the same problem. And to solve this, we just need to discover what the steps are.

At Open Door Legal (ODL), we're pioneering the country's first system of universal access to civil legal representation to dramatically reduce poverty and prove that the law really can belong to all of us.

To achieve this ambitious goal, we've created an award-winning and best-in-class legal aid organization full of passionate, motivated, gritty, thoughtful, and team-oriented people.

We believe that injustice is the heart of poverty and we're looking for someone to join us in having a systemic impact on how we, as a society, ensure justice for all.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Building universal access to justice is not easy; it requires accurate and transparent financial information that can be easily reported to funders and to internal teams. Without this information, it would be very difficult for stakeholders to truly understand how impactful and cost-effective our work is. 

Accounting for nonprofits is like accounting in three dimensions. Grants and restrictions need to be tracked. Budgets need to be produced for different teams, timeframes, and cost allocations. Invoices, donations, and receivables all need to be tracked and accounted for in a timely manner. Costs need to be tracked, audited, and approved. Without all this work happening behind the scenes, cashflow suffers, and ultimately clients aren't served. 

To fill these needs, we are looking for an exceptional Staff Accountant who is passionate about our mission and thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments. An ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity and can use their own initiative to help build structure. The work is fast-paced, high-volume, and requires you to be organized, think critically, and be flexible. Thriving in this role requires grit, dynamism, teamwork, care, and passion (our organization's five values). Overall, this position is intended to be a challenging and rewarding experience for someone who is interested in using that knowledge to impact the lives of local low-income community members. 

This position will report to our Director of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commit to our values of passion, grit, teamwork, caring, and dynamism
• Embody our mission of universal access to civil legal aid and make sure that the needs of clients in our service area are met
• Prepare journal entries, income statement and balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis at month-end close for the income and expense accounts.
• Manage accounts payable (AP) process including coding, data input, and issue resolution
• Manage corporate credit card charges and reconcile to credit card statements
• Manage cash receipt process and bank deposits
• Work cross-functionally with legal, development, and talent and culture teams to automate accounting entries and design financial systems related to program services 
• Maintain supporting schedules and reports related to amortization, accruals, pre-paid and related recurring accounting activities.
• Identify process and control improvement opportunities and works with other team members to implement and document the appropriate modifications
• Aid with the revision and updating of organizational fiscal policy & procedures documents
• Assist with the preparation of workpapers for annual audit and tax filings
• Research discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing 
• Support a culture that constantly pursues excellence, emphasizes strong documentation, innovation, and improved efficiency 
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time

REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for the mission of Open Door Legal
• A high degree of character and integrity 
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in accounting or finance related field or a Bachelor's/Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and effectively analyze financial statements 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to take direction and work independently on assigned tasks 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people, providers and agencies.
• Commitment to continual learning
• Ability to interact professionally regarding confidential matters with people inside and outside the organization

BONUS POINTS:

• Experience working with low-income and vulnerable populations.
• Having lived a significant period of your life in San Francisco proper
• Experience with cloud-based accounting, payroll, and case management(CMS) software
• Non-profit or grant/government experience 
• SAAS company/start-up technology experience 
• CPA License or similar financial/accounting certification
• Budgeting and cost accounting 
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct
• Data analysis and systems experience

STARTING COMPENSATION IS $65,000 - $91,000 ANNUALLY BASED ON EXPERIENCE

PERKS:

• Loan Repayment Assistance - for staff pursuing 10-year public interest debt forgiveness, we will pay the minimum payment on all qualifying loans so that you don't need to worry about student loan debt (this is a conditional benefit).
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan offerings at 100% coverage
• 4 weeks of paid time off per year
• We care deeply about the mental and emotional fitness of our staff and financially invest in staff who pursue ways to address this through a stipend.
• Flexible work hours 
• Generous paid parental leave
• 401K/Retirement Account
• Strong organizational culture with an eNPS of 100
• We believe everyone is always learning. We financially invest in professional development for each staff member and provide many internal and external mentorships, coaching, and learning opportunities (conferences, workshops, etc.).
• We are a fun and hard-working office with best-in-class technology solutions for anyone who's passionate about making a meaningful and measurable difference.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO JUNE 6, 2022 WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION. Open Door Legal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law including the San Francisco Fair chance Ordinance.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at whitney [at] opendoorlegal [dot] org.

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