Job description
About SELF, Inc.
Self, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing services to some of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable communities for over 30 years. We offer a broad range of essential housing, social service, drug and alcohol treatment, vocational, and employment programs to support individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and sustain healthier lives (or improve their quality of life). We provide these services to more than 7,000 individuals within the Philadelphia area.
Our mission is to motivate, empower, and inspire individuals to live their best lives. Our approach uses best practices and evidence-based programming with compassion at its core to pave the way for personal and community transformation.
We strongly believe that every person has the right to safe, affordable, permanent housing; earn a livable wage; be connected to family; be connected to the community, and achieve successful independent living through personal development and transformation. We also believe that by addressing social determinants of health, we can improve outcomes and reduce homelessness, substance use/abuse, and incarceration. As part of our holistic approach to social change, SELF is unswerving in its work to eradicate homelessness in Philadelphia. It serves as a national model for innovative programming to assist those experiencing or on the verge of experiencing homelessness.
SELF has 175 employees and operates 12 emergency housing programs and 36 permanent supportive housing sites. Our eight (8) emergency housing sites include Ife Wellness Center, Station House, Outley House, Susquehanna House (3 houses), Safe Haven, and Richard Jones Recovery House. Our four (4) emergency housing programs include After-Hours/Winter Initiative night-by-night placement for men, the Phoenix Community Center (a day respite community hub), Way Home (a rapid rehousing program for underserved communities with a focus on LGBTQ communities), and an outreach program connecting individuals experiencing street homelessness to critical housing, behavioral and mental health-related services.
Our emergency housing program sites are located in North and Southwest Philadelphia, in areas highly impacted by overdose deaths, food insecurity, senseless violence, undiagnosed trauma, and other social challenges. In addition, SELF’s permanent supportive housing sites include Ujima House and SELF + Cooperative, which is comprised of 35 scattered housing sites and uses an innovative, shared housing approach.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Accountant will be responsible for cash management, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliation, and other accounting functions.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
- Work closely with project leaders to develop budgets and budget modifications.
- Prepare journal and closing entries as required.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to program leaders, including budget comparisons.
- Provide schedules as requested for the annual audit.
- Provide information to program partners regarding grant proposals (i.e., copies of certificates of liability, letters of incorporation, BCO certificates, etc.).
- Prepare monthly invoices to funders.
- Prepare and review Aged Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports monthly for the project.
- Follow-up with funders regarding outstanding invoices as requested.
- Conduct new grantee fiscal orientation.
- Perform special projects/duties as assigned by the COO or Controller.
- Assist with the preparation of the SELF, Inc. audits and related schedules.
- Work closely with leadership to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fiscal departmental operations.
- Responsible for supporting and achieving organizational, administrative, and operational goals.
- Other miscellaneous projects or tasks may arise from time to time.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- B.S. in Accounting or similar education. Additional education/certifications preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years managing accounting staff.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements related to non-profit organizations (familiarity with City of Philadelphia regulations a plus).
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and other electronic accounting systems.
- Detailed-oriented and organized with excellent analytical ability.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills to effectively communicate with employees, business leaders, program managers, and directors.
- Must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidence.
- Must have the ability to meet established accounting and reporting deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
COMPENSATION
SELF, Inc. offers a benefits package including a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive total rewards package, including generous paid time off (PTO), health insurance (including prescription, vision, and dental), employer-paid: short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance, and more. In addition,
SELF, Inc. is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
SELF, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information, or domestic or sexual violence victim status.
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