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Justice in Aging seeks an Accounting Manager with at least 6 years of experience. The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the execution of finance operations by managing organizational accounting, which supports the overall financial health of Justice in Aging. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of accounting skills and acumen to support administrative execution across the organization.

The Organization: Contrary to portrayals of financially secure older adults engaged in healthy, active aging pursuits and enjoying their retirement, over 7 million people over 65 have trouble making ends meet. And millions are living in deep poverty. Older adults are increasingly at the center of the housing and homelessness crisis. Poverty is much worse for those who have experienced discrimination and inequities throughout their lives, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ older adults, those with limited English proficiency, and others. These individuals are members of our families and communities. They raised families, worked, cared for many of us, taught our children, and built our economy. Yet, because of ageism, racism, and other forms of discrimination, their lives are continually devalued and they experience barriers to meeting their most basic needs.

Join us and become part of the only national organization focused solely on advancing the rights of low-income older adults. Watch this short video to learn more about how, over more than 50 years, we have used the power of law and our expertise in all of the programs older adults rely on to fight senior poverty. And learn why, in 2021, we launched a new strategic initiative to center our work in advancing equity. Through this initiative, we are intentionally pursuing systemic changes in law and policy that improve the lives of low-income older adults who experience inequities deeply rooted in structural racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and xenophobia. You can be a part of this meaningful work. 

Our staff work primarily remotely, with most staff located in the Washington, DC area. The organization also has an office in Los Angeles and staff across the country.  This role is a hybrid position, requiring two days a week of in-person work in our Washington, D.C office. The remaining days can be completed remotely. Justice in Aging requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.

The Position: The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the creation of monthly financial statements, reconciliation of the general ledger and other key accounts, preparation of various accounting/audit schedules and tax returns, and improvement of various processes. The Accounting Manager classifies, summarizes, and reports on the financial activities. This role also assists the Director of Finance with design and implementation of financial procedures and directives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts, payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely review and processing.
• Responsible for preparing and posting, invoices, cash receipts, and accounts receivable/payables for processing in the financial accounting systems.
• Reviews transactions for proper account code classification and recording.
• Ensures proper authorization for all invoices. Performs audit of expense reports and verifies compliance with the travel guidance policy.
• Reconciles credit card processing, bank statements, timekeeping records, and general ledger.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and investigates discrepancies and recommends corrective and preventative measures noted in general ledger activities.
• Reviews general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries for payroll, weekly, month-end, year-end, and any adjusting entries, ensuring ledger activity is processed in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintains and updates the chart of accounts in the financial accounting systems
• Performs account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and all general ledger accounts.
• Plays a lead role in the monthly and year-end closing of accounting records and coordinates deadlines for the closing of the accounting cycle required for Justice in Aging financial statements.
• Participates in the preparation of various schedules. Ensures accuracy and adheres to GAAP prepared monthly and year end assets schedules.  Participates in crafting a written comparative financial statement analysis and narrative.
• Processes and reconciles bi-weekly payroll and leave allocations.
• Assists with compliance functions to include the annual audit, 990 preparation, and donor reporting.
• Assists with initial internal control evaluations of transactions.
• Responsible for processing 1099’s and ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and compliance per the IRS guidelines.
• Liaises with the Director of Finance to improve financial and budgeting procedures. Also, works with the Director to train employees on financial processes and procedures.
• Serves as support and backup to the Director of Finance when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial software
• Ethical behavior and ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and basic financial reporting.

Desired:

• BA in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Proven track record of working collaboratively to achieve outcomes
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Willingness to take on challenges and learn quickly
• Interest in and/or experience with working in nonprofit environment

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $81,000-$91,000 depending on experience. Justice in Aging offers a competitive benefits package, including fully paid health, dental, and life insurance; flexible reimbursement plan; 403(b) retirement savings plan with 8% automatic employer contribution; paid parental leave, sabbatical leave, and compensatory time; federal holidays, sick time, and generous vacation policy.

To promote social justice and best achieve our mission, Justice in Aging is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued.

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to send in their materials by December 6, 2024.

Please submit the following to hiring@justiceinaging.org, with your name and position that you are seeking in the email subject line.

(1) Cover letter that describes your interest in this particular position. In your cover letter, you must answer the following question:

To promote social justice and best achieve our mission, Justice in Aging is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to a work environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences to your response.

(2) Resume;

(3) Three professional references.

If you need an accommodation for the application process or if you have a question about any aspect of this position, please contact hiring@justiceinaging.org.

Justice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse staff and we particularly encourage applications from people of color, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and others whose background may contribute to more effective representation of low-income people and underserved communities.

Location: Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, or Remote in California

Justice in Aging seeks a housing attorney or policy advocate with at least seven years of experience to join our Economic Security and Housing Team in California. The successful candidate will lead Justice in Aging’s work to respond and advance solutions to the housing challenges facing low-income older Californians, including housing instability and/or homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity to advocate for solutions to systemic problems at the state level for housing issues impacting low-income older Californians, and to provide legal or other training and technical assistance to advocates across the state. All of our work is grounded in our Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative.

Justice in Aging uses the power of law and our expertise in economic security, housing, health care, and elder justice to fight senior poverty. We pursue systemic change in law and policy to improve the lives of low-income older adults who experience inequities rooted in historical, persistent, and structural racism, ageism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and xenophobia. Founded in 1972, we have a rich tradition of successful, high-impact, and strategic advocacy on behalf of the more than 7 million seniors living in poverty nationally. We also run the National Center on Law and Elder Rights through a federal contract with the Administration for Community Living. In California, we act as a support center for California’s qualified legal services programs.

Our Economic Security and Housing team engages with local advocates in California and across the country to identify and address legal issues that impact low-income older adults. A successful candidate will also play a key role in continuing Justice in Aging’s systemic advocacy to advance the housing goals in California’s Master Plan for Aging that promote Housing for All.

Our staff work primarily remotely, with most California staff located in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. The organization also has an office in Washington DC and staff across the country. This position can be based remotely from anywhere in California. Justice in Aging requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to send in their materials by October 4, 2024. Questions about the position can be directed to hiring@justiceinaging.org.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Managing Director of the Economic Security and Housing Team to promote our housing advocacy for low-income older adults in California, including identifying key housing issues affecting low-income older adults, developing project work plans, designing training programs and pursuing systemic advocacy.

• Engage with coalitions and partners to advance project goals and build ties with the California housing, aging, and disability communities.

• Develop and present in-person and online trainings on housing issues for the legal services and aging and disability networks, and respond to questions and inquiries from persons in those networks.

• Advance policies at the administrative and legislative levels that solve systemic housing problems in California, including reviewing and commenting on proposed regulations or legislation at the state level, and providing testimony.

• Produce written materials (issue briefs, policy papers, advocacy guides, email alerts, etc.) identifying and offering recommended solutions for housing issues affecting low-income older adults in California.

• Identify opportunities for our litigation team to address systemic housing issues through litigation.

• Work with other Justice in Aging team members to advance organizational objectives, including cross-team collaboration and working with our new Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative.

• Work with other Justice in Aging team members, including our federal housing attorney in Washington, DC, and our Director of California Government Affairs, to advance organizational objectives, including our Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative. Limited travel outside of California for meetings and conferences will be required, approximately 2-4 times per year.

Requirements:

• Any combination of applicable educational/professional credentials and experience that will enable you to perform the above duties successfully, including but not limited to a JD, Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree.

• At least seven years of legal, advocacy, or policy experience, including at least three years of experience in housing advocacy or policy in California.

• Strong communications skills, including ability to write clearly and communicate effectively about equity, particularly racial equity.

• Ability to work independently and with others, meet deadlines, and produce a high-quality work product.

• Passion for social justice, including interest in working on behalf of older adults of color, older women, LGBTQ+ older adults, older adults with disabilities, and older adults who are immigrants or have limited English proficiency.

Desired:

• Familiarity and passion for civil rights protections and public benefits applicable to older adults (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Social Security, or the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act).

• Experience working collaboratively with others, including building internal and external relationships, and working with coalition partners.

• Experience conducting California-based policy analysis and advocating with state administrative agencies.

• Understanding of California’s legislative process and experience working on state-level legislative proposals.

• Professional or personal experience working with aging populations, communities of color and/or advancing racial equity.

• Experience representing or advocating for tenants in evictions, tenants’ rights, homelessness or other housing-related advocacy.

Compensation:
Salary for this position will be based on a fixed salary scale based on experience level. For example, the salary for this position with 7 years of experience is $113,500, and the salary for this position with 12 years of experience would be $121,000. Justice in Aging offers a competitive benefits package, including fully paid health, dental, and life insurance; flexible reimbursement plan; 403(b) retirement savings plan with 8% automatic employer contribution; paid parental leave, sabbatical leave, and compensatory time; federal holidays, sick time, and generous vacation policy.

To Apply:
Please submit the following to hiring@justiceinaging.org, with your name and position that you are seeking in the email subject line. Applications received by October 4, 2024 will receive first consideration.

1.Cover letter that describes your interest in this particular position. In your cover letter, you must answer the following question:

To promote social justice and best achieve our mission, Justice in Aging is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued.

How do you think your personal or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to a work environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences to your response.

2. Resume;

3. Two writing samples: one writing sample (no more than 10 pages) that demonstrates the ability to write educational material to explain a policy or program including, for example, a guide, practice tip, or factsheet; and one writing sample (no more than 10 pages) that includes an analysis of a policy, for example, a comment on a rule or regulation or a policy or legal argument to a court or other decision-making body; and

4. Three professional references.

If you need an accommodation for the application process or if you have a question about any aspect of this position, please contact hiring@justiceinaging.org.