Accountant/Bookkeeper & Administration Program Manager

$40,000 - $60,000/Yr

California Releaf - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Sacramento, CA

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

California ReLeaf is seeking a full-time Accountant/Bookkeeper and Administration Program Manager for immediate hire who is dedicated to supporting grassroots efforts to protect and enhance California's urban and community trees. This incredible role offers the opportunity to join a mission-driven organization and work with an amazing team as well as a large network of local urban forest nonprofits who are making a significant environmental impact on communities across California! The ideal candidate will be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrate superior ability to multi-task, and have the ability to gracefully pivot with shifting priorities with a creative and flexible problem-solving approach. Proven project management skills, knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and accounting experience are essential for this role. The Program Manager will work closely with the Executive Director on all aspects of program development and management, serving as the lead team member for the organization's financial and administrative functions, as well as supporting grant proposal and ReLeaf sub-grant programs. The candidate will be responsible for completing monthly and quarterly billing as needed, including compiling financial information, preparing invoices per funder requirements, and verifying the accuracy of information prior to submission. Additionally, the role requires the ability to support grant proposals and ReLeaf subgrant programs and subgrantees, along with a strong understanding of nonprofit, mission-based organizations and the ability to build partnerships with other organizations and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Support grassroots efforts to protect and enhance California's urban and community trees.
• Work closely with the Executive Director on program development and management.
• Lead the organization's financial and administrative functions.
• Complete monthly and quarterly billing, including compiling financial information and preparing invoices.
• Verify the accuracy of financial information prior to submission.
• Support grant proposals and ReLeaf subgrant programs and subgrantees.
• Build partnerships with other organizations and community groups.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting practices.
• 1-2 years of experience with QuickBooks.
• Bachelor's degree and/or work experience in accounting, nonprofit and grants administration, or related fields.
• Proven project management skills: planning, prioritizing, and organizing.
• Strong, inclusive communication skills: listening, coaching, writing, and presentation skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills across various programs and online tools, including QuickBooks, Excel & Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Docs, and Zoom.

Nice-to-haves

• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of arboriculture, horticulture, and/or national resources is helpful.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance