Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Salary Range: $30/hr - $36/hr DOE

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references with contact information to HR. The full job description can be found ion council.org/careers.

Created in 1994 to address unmet needs of low-income residents due to welfare reform, Action Council of Monterey County has since evolved into a hub for social innovation, incubation, and cross-sector collaboration. Action’s mission is to empower people to transform their communities by incubating leaders, ideas, organizations, and collaborative action. Action has incubated Building Healthy Communities Monterey County (BHCMC), Mujeres en Acción, and other grassroots organizations.

This role presupposes a strong commitment to working with funders, policy makers and the community to facilitate change on critical issues.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO), the Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of Action Council of Monterey County and its Fiscally Sponsored Groups (FSGs). This position manages daily bookkeeping functions, prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, and ensures timely, accurate financial reporting. The Accountant collaborates closely with program leads, fiscal sponsorship groups, and the finance team to uphold strong financial practices aligned with nonprofit accounting standards.

• Record and post daily journal entries to the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records for both Action Council and Fiscally Sponsored Groups (FSGs).
• Perform accounting journal entries, disbursements, and fund transfers.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper coding of all transactions.
• Prepare project-level financial statements and reports for sponsored groups.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds, grant revenue, and project expenditures.
• Respond to project inquiries and maintain transparency in financial reporting.
• Assist in onboarding new Fiscal Sponsored Groups by establishing accounting procedures and reporting systems.
• Monitor financial accounts for Fiscal Sponsored Groups and programs regularly.
• Monitor online donations and develop financial reports as needed.
• Assist in month-end closing, account reconciliations, and trial balance preparation.
• Support annual audit preparation and compliance reporting (e.g., 1099s, charitable filings).
• Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.

• Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; familiarity with double-entry accounting and reconciliations.
• Understanding of fund accounting, grant tracking, and restricted vs. unrestricted funds.
• Proficiency in Quick Books, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and Asana; ability to create and interpret reports.
• Strong accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and documentation; ability to spot and correct discrepancies.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to give, receive, and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Ability to translate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Sensitivity to needs and priorities for individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
• Promote appreciation and support for human diversity.

• Experience with nonprofit audits, 990 preparation, or grant reporting.
• Knowledge of fiscal sponsorship models and project-based accounting.
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable management, vendor setup, and invoice processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, given the large community focus of the organization.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is a part-time, in-person role…