Finance/Administrative Associate (DF)

The position of Finance/Administrative Associate at the Durfee Foundation is ideally suited to an individual that wishes to gain practical experience in the nonprofit sector or philanthropy as part of a platform for a career in public service and social change. The job will provide the candidate intensive practice in nonprofit management – from clerical and bookkeeping functions to contracting, office and website management, investment coordination, and occasional events support – as well as a bird’s-eye view of the social change sector in Los Angeles, with exposure to an extraordinary, cross-sector range of leaders.

Position Description

The Durfee Foundation is a private family foundation that supports individuals and organizations in Los Angeles County, with a special emphasis on community development and nonprofit leadership. The Foundation has assets of approximately $30 million and makes more than $2 million in grants annually.

The position of Finance/Administrative Associate reports to the Executive Director and works day-to-day with the Program Manager. The ideal candidate for this job should be technologically proficient, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative. The position is part-time (four days/32 hours per week) allowing the candidate to pursue other career development activities on the off-day, or full-time (five days/40 hours per week). The job comes with excellent benefits.

The Durfee Foundation maintains a small office. We value collegiality, cooperation, and flexibility. The Foundation will move to downtown Los Angeles in December 2018.

Responsibilities:

1. Bookkeeping, including monitoring account balances, cash-flow projection, and accounts payable, under supervision of accountant
2. Budget monitoring and spreadsheets
3. Under direction from an independently contracted CPA, prepare documents for financial audits
4. Implement occasional stock sales and manage relationships with investment advisors
5. Reconcile monthly financial statements
6. Manage contract agreements
7. Reimbursement processing
8. Office management/general administrative support, including records management and storage
9. Maintain computer systems, including email, network, website, database, and back-up systems
10. Take minutes at board, committee, and grantee meetings and retreats
11. Occasional back-up for events production as needed, in collaboration with Program Manager
12. Working knowledge of office systems – phone, internet, computer

Skills:

1. Expert in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Word, and Excel
2. Strong knowledge of Mac OSX, Dropbox, Google Drive, and WordPress
3. Proficient with budgets and financial management processes
4. Good written and oral communications
5. Database management
6. Attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through
7. Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects
8. Exercise initiative and good judgment

Qualifications:

1. College or advanced degree and/or comparable work experience
2. General knowledge of/interest in the nonprofit sector
3. Graphic design skills a plus

Salary & Benefits:

1. $34,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and 4-5 days/week commitment
2. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
3. 403b retirement fund, with employee match after one year
4. Performance review and annual salary increases
5. Two weeks vacation for first two years

Application Process

Application Due: October 19, 2018

Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to:

In your cover letter, please address the following questions:

What are your professional goals, and why? What do you love about Los Angeles?

Start Date : October/November 2018. Please, no phone calls.