Introduction
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) fosters innovative collaboration to advance community-wide solutions that strengthen the regional social safety net.
ACAM coordinates a network of 16 Core Partners and over 80 nonprofit and community organizations that work together to “assist those in crisis” and find pathways for stability, health, and wealth. Over the past 20 years, ACAM has led 649 collaborative programs that have brought together millions in private and federal funding. This strategic effort aims to build the capacity of nonprofit service providers. Together, the ACAM Network provides opportunities for families and individuals to meet and rise above their basic needs.
Position Summary
The Operational Accountant (OA) is responsible for general financial activities and operational support. The OA is a detail-oriented and customer service-minded individual with a broad base of technical knowledge and skills related to accounting. In addition to supporting daily operations, the OA also assists vendors and sub-grantees by communicating restricted funds and identifying appropriate allocations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating with ACAM’s contracted accountants to pay bills, prepare deposits, manage accounts, download bank statements, and generate reports in Quickbooks.
- Assist with the execution of 1099’s, external audits, single audits, Form 990, and other finance/banking activities.
- Assist in assembling financial materials for grants and reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual ACAM budget and project proposal budgets.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Input timesheets, assist employees, review allocations, and review benefit billing reports.
- Issue quarterly SEP IRA payments.
- Formally procure major office equipment and office supplies.
- Manage inventory and facilitate equipment issuance, check out and repairs.
- Monitor expenditures of all funds and compile summary reports at check points and completion of programs.
- Prepare and/or review monthly expenditure reports and backup documentation for submission to CPA firm and government agencies.
- Act as liaison between Professional Employment Organization (HR Professionals) and staff to execute basic Human Resource activities (this position is a human resource professional, but it does facilitate HR activities).
- Along with the team, develop and update policies and financial reporting procedures as needed in accordance with best practices and regulations.
- Support funded partners in fiscal and programmatic compliance matters by providing continuous quality assurance and technical assistance for financial reporting documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of basic accounting and operations experience required.
- Audit experience is preferred, but not required.
- Nonprofit accounting and procurement experience is preferred, but not required.
- This is not an HR position, but this position does act as a liaison with PEO for HR services and activities.
Compensation
- $60,000-$70,000 based upon experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension after six months
Equal Opportunity Employer
ACAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Directors and its agents, officers and staff members shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disabling condition, age, color, religion, national origin, military status, or any other legally protected status outlined by federal, state, or local laws in making decisions regarding staff members or volunteers. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ACAM makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ACAM is committed to fostering and celebrating a culture of diversity and inclusion. The collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that all employees, board members, and ministry leaders invest in their work represents a significant part of our organizational culture, reputation, and achievements. ACAM embraces each difference in age, race, ethnicity, disability, family or marital status, gender, language, national origin, political affiliation, religion, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics. ACAM also strives to cultivate a culture of equity. ACAM believes equity “is advanced through the implementation of policies, practices, attitudes, and cultural messages that prevent differential outcomes based on the differences among people. Candidates must share this commitment to a continuous reevaluation of organizational norms, and to eliminating policies, practices, and systems that perpetuate inequity, so that all people are fully welcomed, valued, respected, and heard.
Application
Interested candidates should send a résumé and cover letter for consideration to:
Dayna Santana, at dsantana@acamweb.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77042: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person