Senior Accountant
La Cocina
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
Finance & Accounting
AT LA COCINA, everything we do is done with hospitality, for our community, and in the service of opportunity and inclusivity. Our work is to transform the economic conditions that have put up barriers for women, working-class people, immigrants, and people of color in the food industry by providing affordable kitchen spaces, training, resources, and community to talented entrepreneurs so they can build thriving businesses. We center our entrepreneurs in everything that we do, including making working directly with entrepreneurs a requirement of all employees at the organization. We look for passionate, mission-driven individuals that are just as outraged by current social and political structures as we are, and who are touched by the power that food has to transform lives. We’re able to achieve all of this because of the energy you bring and share with others. You can learn more about the organization at www.lacocinasf.org.
JOB SUMMARY | The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of La Cocina’s financial records, processes, and systems in support of sound organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability. Through strong stewardship of the finance function, this role ensures La Cocina is prepared to effectively leverage its resources in service of its mission and the entrepreneurs it supports.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE AT LA COCINA
- CENTERING ENTREPRENEURS | At La Cocina, 5% of your time (approximately 100 hours) will be dedicated to delivering technical assistance to participants and graduates of the La Cocina program. This looks different for each staff member at La Cocina, based on your role and the unique skills and interests that you are able to share.
- Ownership of the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of La Cocina’s general ledger and core accounting records.
- Preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple funding sources
- Responsibility for timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
- Preparation of internal financial reports and schedules used for management, board, and audit purposes.
- Stewardship of compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and La Cocina’s internal accounting policies.
- Oversight of accounting treatment for grants, restricted funds, and programmatic activities.
- Preparation of budgeting-related materials and reporting, management of the budgeting process, and ongoing engagement with teams to ensure budget compliance throughout the fiscal year.
- Coordination of audit-related schedules, documentation, and responses to external auditors.
- Responsibility for tax and regulatory filings as applicable (federal, state, and local).
- Identification and communication of accounting issues, risks, and discrepancies to finance leadership.
- Informal guidance and technical support to less experienced accounting staff, without direct supervisory responsibility.
- Other duties that align with the overall skillset and responsibilities of this role may be assigned, as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE AT LA COCINA
- LEADERSHIP | All members of the La Cocina staff display leadership by participating in the annual planning and budgeting process for the organization, the annual review process for other members of the staff, and by supporting recruiting initiatives for open roles within the organization. This culture of feedback leads to our collective team’s growth and success.
- IMPACT REPORTING AND TECHNOLOGY | Reporting on activities using technology systems including Salesforce is an essential part of La Cocina’s ability to tell the story of the work we do and the impact we are having. Your diligent use of and efficient response to these reporting systems and requests are essential to our ability to raise funds and accurately reflect our impact.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to apply GAAP in a nonprofit, multi-program, multi-funder environment– including government funders.
- Deep understanding of QBO and Salesforce, and a strong ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
- Experience supporting nonprofit financial audits.
- Experience creating and managing complex nonprofit budgets, including operating, grant, and other types of budgets.
- Sound professional judgment and a high level of accountability for financial accuracy and compliance.
- Clear and effective communication skills, especially the ability to clearly explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset and comfort serving as a trusted thought partner within a small, mission-driven finance team.
- Attention to detail paired with the ability to see broader financial implications and patterns.
- A proactive approach to identifying risks, improvements, and opportunities within accounting processes.
- Commitment to equity, transparency, and stewardship of resources in service of La Cocina’s mission.
- Professional integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English highly desirable
$90,000 - $108,000 a year
Annual Salary determined based on candidate skills and qualifications
TIME OFF RESTRICTIONS Avoid substantial time off during month-end accounting processes, during fiscal budget planning campaigns, and during audits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY La Cocina is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.