Finance/Administrative Associate (DF)
, CA, United States
The position of Finance/Administrative Associate at the Durfee Foundation is ideally suited to an individual that wishes to gain practical experience in the nonprofit sector or philanthropy as part of a platform for a career in public service and social change. The job will provide the candidate intensive practice in nonprofit management – from clerical and bookkeeping functions, to contracting, office and website management, investment coordination and occasional events support – as well as bird’s-eye view of the social change sector in Los Angeles, with exposure to an extraordinary, cross-sector range of leaders.
Position Description The Durfee Foundation is a private family foundation that supports individuals and organizations in Los Angeles County, with a special emphasis on community development and nonprofit leadership. The Foundation has assets of approximately $30 million, and makes more than $2 million in grants annually.
The position of Finance/Administrative Associate reports to the Executive Director, and works day-to-day with the Program Manager. The ideal candidate for this job should be technologically proficient, detail-oriented, self-motivated and collaborative. The position is part-time (four days/32 hours per week) allowing the candidate to pursue other career development activities on the off-day, or full time (five days/40 hours per week). The job comes with excellent benefits.
The Durfee Foundation maintains a small office. We value collegiality, cooperation and flexibility. The Foundation will move to downtown Los Angeles in December 2018.
Responsibilities: Bookkeeping, including monitoring account balances, cash-flow projection, and accounts payable, under supervision of accountant
Budget monitoring and spreadsheets
Under direction from an independently contracted CPA, prepare documents for financial audits
Implement occasional stock sales, and manage relationships with investment advisors
Reconcile monthly financial statements
Manage contract agreements
Reimbursement processing
Office management/general administrative support, including records management and storage
Maintain computer systems, including email, network, website, database and back-up systems
Take minutes at board, committee and grantee meetings and retreats
Occasional back-up for events production as needed, in collaboration with Program Manager
Working knowledge of office systems – phone, internet, computer
Skills: Expert in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong knowledge of Mac OSX, Dropbox, Google Drive and WordPress
Proficient with budgets and financial management processes
Good written and oral communications
Database management
Attention to detail, initiative and follow-through
Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects
Exercise initiative and good judgment
Qualifications: College or advanced degree and/or comparable work experience
General knowledge of/interest in the nonprofit sector
Graphic design skills a plus
Salary & Benefits: $34,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and 4-5 days/week commitment
Medical, dental and vision insurance
403b retirement fund, with employee match after one year
Performance review and annual salary increases
Two weeks vacation for first two years
Application Process Application Due: October 19, 2018 Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: [email protected]
In your cover letter, please address the following questions:
What are your professional goals, and why? What do you love about Los Angeles?
Start Date : October/November 2018 Please, no phone calls.
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