Job Description

Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Pioneer - San Jose, CA
Position Type: Part-Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.20 - $18.20 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Accounting
Description
Position: Temporary Accounting Assistant
Reports to: Grant Accounting Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Type: Temporary, Part Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $18.20 Hourly
This Temporary role will be November 2025-May 31, 2026
ABOUT HOMEFIRST
Established in 1980, HomeFirst(TM) is a nonprofit organization passionately working to end homelessness. We serve the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming and systems leadership - meeting each person where they are by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs. With nearly 45 years of experience, we view housing as a fundamental human right and understand that solving homelessness requires a collaborative effort.

• Kindness: We act with empathy toward others.
• Passion: We ignite change to fulfill our mission.
• Excellence: We deliver exceptional service to our communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Immediately hiring a Temporary Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. The Temporary Accounting Assistant will support the accounting department in various tasks, gaining hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analysis, and general accounting procedures.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help with the preparation of monthly invoices by researching, organizing, and providing supporting documentation in accordance with the Federal, County, and City's requirements

• Assist in financial and operational audits by ensuring all required documentation is organized and available.

• Prepare spreadsheets as needed to support vendor-to-cost center distributions and internal allocations (such as Verizon/phone bills, etc.. )

• Help maintain and organize financial files, ensuring they are accurate and up to date.

• Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements.

• Learn to be familiar with the General Ledger Expense Reports

• Learn to be familiar with employees check request forms

• Communicate with program managers, directors, and facility managers for any missing documents to be attached with the billing invoices

• Print out Payroll Check Register reports and timecards reports in Paycom to be filed with the billing invoices

• Familiar with Box

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

ORGANIZATIONAL EQUITY STATEMENT
At HomeFirst, diversity, equity, and inclusion guide our services, workplace, and decisions. Recognizing housing as a social justice issue, we prioritize equitable practices, honor lived experiences and uphold dignity for all. By fostering belonging, accountability, and continuous improvement, we embed DEI values in our processes, recruitment, and leadership, striving for excellence at every level.
HomeFirst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Additionally, HomeFirst participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.
HomeFirst is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
Qualifications
YOU HAVE (QUALIFICATIONS) Required:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Other:

• Able to perform sedentary work
• Ability to use keyboard and read computer screens for extended periods

Skills Required