Corporate Bookkeeper
Position Description
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is a community development corporation serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Our mission is to develop and manage service-enriched, inclusive residential communities, ensuring access to affordable, secure, quality housing that creates the foundation for our residents to grow and thrive
THE POSITION:
The position is responsible for CEDC’s Corporate financial affairs. Accounting duties such as invoice processing, coding and inputting, cash balances for corporate accounts, invoice filing, assist in check processing and related functions. They must be hands on in accounting and should be able to create and implement systems that will ensure audits and reports get out in a timely manner.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and or skills required.
• Process CEDC and affiliates invoices, coding/inputting into accounting software system
• Process checks with support back-up and approvals
• Daily/weekly bank deposits
• Processing of revenue receipts and journal entries, coding/inputting into accounting software system
• Prepare, collect and maintain files of W-9’s and insurance for vendors
• Process 3rd party property management related A/P, A/R, and Journal entries.
• Maintain CEDC financial files and all financial grant and loan agreements (with direction from CFO).
• Perform special financial projects related to Real Estate Development finances
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Provide financial support to assist Chief Financial Officer as needed
• Back-up Bookkeepers in Property Management and Corporate Accounting
• Maintains department calendar of reporting requirements. Scans significant documents and transfers to departments electronic files.
• Attend necessary training seminars as requested.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of accounting experience OR Associate degree and 3 years of accounting experience o OR high school diploma and 4 years of accounting experience
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• 2 years of accounting experience
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of construction accounting
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to take initiative in problem solving and possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with nonprofit, multi-funded organization preferred
LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance.