Nonprofit Accounting Coordinator

WestCoast Children’s Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children’s Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Coordinator to join our finance team and help support our mission-driven organization. This role is responsible for managing a variety of day-to-day accounting activities using Sage MIP, including revenue processing, expense tracking, and financial data entry. The ideal candidate has an eye for detail, and a desire to support impactful work in the nonprofit sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and post revenue invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process accounts payable and allocate expenses to appropriate cost centers.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including those related to corporate credit card expenses (Wells One system).
• Reconcile monthly credit card activity and provide support to cardholders.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual audit.
• Support donation processing and ensure accurate revenue tracking.
• Enter data monthly into SmartCare for Medi-Cal billing and OHC claims.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization.

Competencies and Skills:

• Hands-on experience with accounting software; Sage MIP experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including general ledger, accounts payable, and receivable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Position Details and Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager. Operates in a hybrid office environment. Salary range is $55,000-$65,000, and includes benefits, 403b, and performance-based compensation plans.

Why work here?

-Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness, and more!

-Make a difference for the Bay Area’s most vulnerable populations: We serve hundreds of vulnerable kids and their families each year to create positive changes in their lives!

-Access a growth-oriented learning community: As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, and offer extensive clinical trainings and seminars led by field experts. 

We also offer:

• Annual incentive compensation and retirement plan contribution
• 100% Employer paid medical (base plan, Kaiser HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees
• Variety of medical plan options including a variety of carriers and types of plans
• 403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options
• Flex-spending options - Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• 15 days paid time off per year (equivalent to 3 weeks), 12 Paid Holidays, plus Self-Care Leave (additional PTO accrual with increased years of service)

Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area.  

WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.