Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking an Associate, Accounting. The Associate, Accounting will be part of a small department which includes payables and general accounting. This position will require the ability to address tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including participation in the month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, assisting with year-end audit and tax preparation, and special projects in a timely and accurate manner as needed.

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Deputy Director of Finance and is based out of TR’s National headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties:

• Assist with general accounting, working on assigned balance sheet accounts such as Prepaid Expenses, TR Store Receivables, and Inventory
• Review monthly expense fluctuations and help research budget-to-actual expense variances
• Maintain the Fixed Assets subledger, calculate and book monthly depreciation and ensure the subledger agrees to the General Ledger
• Prepare reconciliation schedules to support the assigned balance sheet accounts and record journal entries at month-end and year-end to set the accounts to proper balances
• Assist with all accounting reconciliations 
• Work with Accounts Payable to understand account coding and the payment process   
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to support overall department goals and objectives 
• Gather/provide documentation required for annual financial audit 
• Develop and improve existing system of internal controls and/or processes  
• Perform special projects as needed

Experience and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, non-profit focus a plus
• Good working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with any ERP accounting system (examples: Sage Intacct, SAP, NetSuite)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Sparkrock, Salesforce, Concur, and/or Expensify preferred
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of personal computer software applications including Microsoft Office - Word, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), PPT
• Some external audit experience preferred

Special Requirements:

• This is a full-time; in-office position based out of Los Angeles and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule (relocation expenses not provided)

Job Type: 

• Full-time, salary, exempt 

Job Tier: 

• Associate

Pay Range: 

• $53,471 - $80,206 per year 

Cultural Principles: 

• Mission First, Greyshirt Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first 
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great 
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity 
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful and determined no matter how chaotic the situation
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency and financial stewardship 

Perks of the Team: 

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays) 
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4% with no vesting requirement
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents 
• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• Fully stocked kitchens and frequent catered lunches
• In-office gym (for LAHQ roles)
• One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law. This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.   

Learn more about Team Rubicon: 

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org 
• Facebook:  Facebook.com/TeamRubicon 
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon 

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.