JOB DESCRIPTION

Organizational Mission: Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development. We recognize that Indigenous, Black, Latino, and immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression, health disparities, disinvestment, and displacement. Therefore, we develop and preserve affordable housing; elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice; create and protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate for policies protecting human rights. Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South Los Angeles. In all of our actions, Esperanza builds hope with the community.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the operational health of Esperanza Community Housing Corporation and its affiliate entities. Duties primarily include accounts payable, data entry, organizing & maintaining files, and supporting the department with various administrative tasks.

Duties: With the support of the Finance Director, assist & complete the following duties:

Collect and prepare invoices for payment in QuickBooks Online

Process cash & check receipts and make bank deposits with oversight from Finance

Director

Maintain and organize files and convert paper files to digital files

Support with documentation requests during audits

Support preparation of various grant invoices

Answer vendor inquiries

Assists in monthly accounting close including supporting credit card and bank

reconciliations

Maintain vendor files

General clerical duties

QualificationsPrevious office, HR or Finance Assistant experience is strongly preferred

Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in office setting in a Finance

department is required

Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or other fund accounting software is a plus

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and appropriately prioritize multiple

projects simultaneously

Ability to learn quickly and stay organized

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability and desire to work in a multi-cultural &; bilingual (Spanish) environment

Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and

seniority levels

Ability to sit at a desk all day and work in an office setting

Ability to lift and move 20 lbs

Desire to work for a community-based, social justice, non-profit organization

Work Environment: This is a part-time in-office, 15-20 hour/week position that will work on-site at Esperanza’s South Los Angeles office, on a work schedule that facilitates direct engagement and support. After the orientation period of 90 days, there are options to work a hybrid schedule with Executive Director approval. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The work environment is usually consistent with that of a typical office’s noise level.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, concentrate, and climb stairs, bend, and stoop. Must be able to use a telephone and computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

Employment Type: This is a part-time (15-20 hours/week), non-exempt, hourly, at-will staff position, employed by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation. This position requires direct administrative work relating to internal processes. Non-exempt employees are expected to work during normal business hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and will have an orientation period of 90 days for benefits, and 6 months for performance and review.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly range of $21-$26/hr, based on qualifications and experience. Esperanza Community Housing offers comprehensive benefits that include unemployment and holiday/vacation/sick leave pay.

To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to hr@esperanzacommunityhousing.org with the subject line: Director of Finance

Esperanza Community Housing is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce zero tolerance policies against discrimination and harassment. Women, people of color, and South Los Angeles residents are strongly encouraged to apply