Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in San Jose, CA

Description

Position Title: Accounting Manager

Division: Administration

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Full-time / Exempt 

Compensation: $70,000 to $89,600 annually 

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm; Evening / weekend work may be needed occasionally.

Location: This position is 100% in-person, located at 1560 Berger Drive, San Jose, CA 95112. Some presence may be required at our other location at 2650 Senter Road.

Travel: Local travel may be required up to 10% of the time between the Berger and Senter locations.

About the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC CS): 
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School offers an engaging work environment focused on growth, teamwork, and making a positive impact. We value collaboration, respect diverse perspectives, and provide opportunities for employees to contribute their skills to create a hopeful and sustainable community. Whether you're passionate about education and development, environmental conservation, or community engagement, joining our team means embracing a shared commitment to service and the chance to make a meaningful difference. Be a part of our mission to create transformational change and learn more at www.sjcccs.org.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School, ensuring financial stability and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and best practices. The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Controller and other members of the leadership team.

Job Duties:
Financial Management Support:

• Assist the Controller in developing and managing the annual budget in consultation with the leadership team.
• Collaborate on day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial transactions to ensure accurate recording and reporting.
• Support the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and budgets to provide regular updates to the leadership team and board of directors.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to grantors, donors, and regulatory authorities. 
• Provide support for financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.

Compliance and Audit:

• Collaborate with the Controller to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as SJCC CS contract and grant requirements.
• Assist in coordinating and managing annual financial audits, working closely with external auditors.

Grant and Fund Management:

• Assist in managing and tracking grants, donations, and restricted funds to ensure proper allocation and reporting.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate effectively with the Controller and a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Support program managers in developing grant budgets and provide financial oversight of grant-funded programs.
• Assist in conducting regular performance evaluations and providing professional development opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: Placement on the compensation scale is determined using a number of factors, including the candidate’s level of experience and education that either meets or significantly exceeds the minimum requirements.
• 403(b) Retirement Benefits with up to 3% employer match after 1 year of service
• Credit Union and Employee Assistance Plan
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance 
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Education Assistance Program
• Subsidized annual Eco Pass
   

Work Environment & Requirements:
Position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires far and near vision when reading and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The nature of the work may require the incumbent to work outdoors, work at heights, lift, carry and push equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and work evenings, weekends and holidays. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Equipment Used: Desktop computer, laptop computer, keyboard, mouse, cellular phone, handheld (wired) phone.

Reasonable Accommodations: The San Jose Conservation Corps Charter is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SJCC CS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HOwens@sjcccs.org. 

NOTICE: The statements herein are intended to give a broad description of this job function and should not be 
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

SJCC Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 
The San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Corps and School does not discriminate based on an individual's race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, hair style, hair texture or any other basis prohibited by law. Working at SJCC CS means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. SJCC CS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Employment At-Will:
The San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School is an “At-Will” employer. This means that employment with SJCC CS is voluntarily entered into and staff members are free to resign at any time. Similarly, SJCC CS may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, as it deems appropriate. This at-will employment relationship can be changed only in a written agreement signed by the staff member and the Executive Director of SJCC CS.

**SJCC CS IS A MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYER**
All new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination absent an approved medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. If a new hire is in the process of being vaccinated, their start date may be adjusted to a future date after they have been vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means at it has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

To Apply: 
To apply, please complete an application via the San Jose Conservation Corps’ website at www.sjcccs.org/jobs. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on February 16, 2024. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. Please contact Hefziba Owens, Recruiter / Onboarding Specialist via email at HOwens@sjcccs.org if you have any questions.

Qualifications

San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School is a safe, inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage individuals from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply. We understand that some applicants may feel discouraged when they see a long list of job requirements and do not meet every single criteria - we urge you to apply nonetheless. At SJCC CS, we do not seek a "perfect" candidate because we believe in our core values of Respect, Education and Development, Safety, Empathy, and Equity and Inclusion. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, passionate about our mission, and dedicated to our values, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating a culture of excellence and transformational change.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of increasingly responsible accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders.
• 2 years of experience managing personnel or teams.
• Education - one of the following must apply:
  • High school diploma or GED 3 additional years of experience
  • Associate’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field 2 additional years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field 

Driving Record and Requirements: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates must submit a copy of their DMV driver’s record. The candidate also must possess and continue to maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and a clean driving record. 

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in the United States. Please be informed that San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year. Employees will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Background Check and Fingerprinting: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo Live Scan Fingerprinting as well as a background check, which includes a state and federal criminal history record check. 

Drug Screen: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo and pass a 5-panel drug 
screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Non-profit experience a plus
• CPA/MBA highly desired
• Prior experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs

San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School is a safe, inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from diverse 
backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage individuals from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply. 
We understand that some applicants may feel discouraged when they see a long list of job requirements and do not meet 
every single criteria - we urge you to apply nonetheless. At SJCC CS, we do not seek a "perfect" candidate because we 
believe in our core values of Respect, Education and Development, Safety, Empathy, and Equity and Inclusion. If you are 
enthusiastic about making a difference, passionate about our mission, and dedicated to our values, we invite you to apply. 
Join us in creating a culture of excellence and transformational change.
 

Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Executes the strategic plan through roles and responsibilities clearly divided amongst each employee 
in the department that serves the purpose of the plan.

Culture: Contributes to and maintains the desired culture by modeling the organizational values of Respect, Learning & 
Development, Safety, Empathy, and Equity & Inclusion.

Communication: Communicates using active listening skills.

Team: Ability to effectively work independently and in teams in order to achieve goals.

Business Acumen: Develop and recommend strategies and procedures

Flexibility and Risk: Embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, coping with and embracing changes in strategy from executive 
team.

Customer / Client Focused: Understands the needs, preferences, interests, timelines, and decision-making criteria of the 
SJCC CS executive team and potential funding sources. Focuses on meeting those needs through implementing 
strategies and tactics.

Financial Acumen: Awareness of policies and procedures regarding expenditures and budgets and financial goals of the 
organization set forth by the executive team.

Best Practices: Ability to manage outsourcing and inter-departmental networks. 

Emotional Intelligence / Self Mastery: Places some value in continued personal growth and its importance in modeling 
this to their team.

Data-Informed Decision Making: Collects and reports data as requested in a timely manner. Quality of work is in line 
with the expectations outlined by the requesting party. Able to audit data, flag outliers, and correct errors. 
Understands the basic concept of the data and what it means.