Senior Staff Accountant

About this role

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is the oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program in San Diego County. SDVLP’s mission is to provide equal access to the justice system by serving as a bridge between indigent and other disadvantaged people in San Diego County and the volunteer lawyers who are willing to donate their time and resources. Our team of talented and passionate employees is collegial, supportive, and committed to providing top-quality legal services to indigent, vulnerable San Diegans.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, non-exempt role responsible for supporting the day-to-day and month-end accounting functions while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial information in support of the organization’s mission. This position performs a broad range of accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in monitoring and analyzing financial data related to grants, restricted funds, and program expenditures, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with donor and funding requirements.  This position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Accounts Payable:

• Invoice processing, payments management, vendor management, credit card management, preparation of 1099, expense & compliance oversight.

Accounts Receivable:

• Invoicing, Billing, Payment tracking, Collections management, account reconciliation, compliance, reporting, and customer communication.

Cash and Banking:

• Recording checks, preparing and recording deposits, monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash management and reconciliation.

Payroll:

• Payroll processing, Compliance, PR discre...