Accounting Specialist AP/AR Fiscal Sponsorship

About Tides 

Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization committed to advancing social justice.  We work across the social sector to shift power to communities of color and other groups historically denied power.  

Centering equity and justice in everything we do, we collaborate in deep partnership with movement leaders, nonprofits, donors, foundations, and corporations to amplify the impact of their work by providing services like fiscal sponsorship, donor advised funds, grant making, and a variety of innovative solutions. Learn more at tides.org. 

The Role 

The Accounting Specialist, under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of accounts payable services daily for Tides fiscal sponsorship operations. This role will also be cross trained to assist the accounts receivable team when needed.   

This position is classified as part of our collective bargaining unit (SEIU 1021).  

What you will Do 

• Maintain an assigned portfolio of partners.  
• Process all Accounts Payable transactions including obtaining appropriate approvals/documentation, verifying coding, and data entry, processing outgoing wires, ACH, and checks for expedited, and weekly check runs for your portfolio.   
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.   
• Assist in the preparation of annual audit.   
• Process, review and upload monthly fees for month-end close.   
• Reconciliation of cash advances and petty cash accounts monthly.   
• Prepare Journal Entries for review and proofing.   
• Accounts Receivable processing of cash receipts including verifying coding, data entry, and handling incoming checks, wires, and ACH payments.   
• Other duties, or projects, as assigned. 

What you will Bring 

• Independent, motivated self-starter who collaborates well with colleagues and across internal teams.   
• Demonstrated commitment to social change and ability to engage in strategic thinking and conversation around issues of shared prosperity and social justice.  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; keen eye for detail.   
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to set and meet deadlines.   
• Flexibility to assume a workload that frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities.   
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.   
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products.   
• Proficiency with Salesforce desired.  

Education & Experience 

• Minimum of one-year experience in high-volume Accounts Payable, including knowledge of W9s and how it relates to 1099 reporting. Process journal entries, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits.  
• Minimum of one-year experience in high-volume Accounts Receivable environment, Process journal entries, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits.   
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or equivalent years of related work experience can be substituted for a college degree. 

Compensation 

Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. We value pay equity and account for factors such as your location within the U.S., your skills and your relevant experience, and we will not ask for your salary history. Your starting salary will fall into one of three ranges, depending on your location: 

• National market: $47,300 - $69,000 (Most U.S. states) 
• Moderate market:$59,400 - $75,200 (Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. metro areas) 
• High market: $82,500 - $99,000 (New York City & San Francisco metro areas) 

Please note the above geographic areas are examples and not a complete list. Our talent acquisition team will review your application and confirm your placement within this structure at the beginning of the interview process. 

Application Instructions 

Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter. Your cover letter should express why you’re a great candidate for this role, and your motivation for joining our team at Tides. 

Application Deadline: March 20th at 5pm Pacific Standard Time 

Life at Tides 

Working at Tides connects you with world-class teammates, enduring relationships, and an inspired sense of purpose - while our employee benefits support our team’s talent and well-being. Our hybrid work model supports staff who are based all across the United States, in addition to maintaining our offices in New York & San Francisco. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified jobseekers. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Applicants with Disabilities 

Reasonable accommodations will be made so that all who are interested may participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.