Bilingual Senior Accounting Specialist (Non-profit)

Who We Are

: CCOF advances organic agriculture for a healthy world. We advocate on behalf of our members for organic policies, support the growth of organic through education and grants, and provide organic certification that is personal and accessible. CCOF is a nonprofit organization governed by the people who grow and make our food.

Founded in California over 53 years ago, our roots now span the breadth of North America, and our presence is internationally recognized. We are supported by an organic family of farmers, ranchers, processors, retailers, consumers, and policymakers. Together, we work to realize a future where organic is the norm.

Position Summary: We are looking for a Bilingual Senior Accounting Specialist (Nonprofit) to support our mission-driven work. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, nonprofit grant and fund accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to work within accounting systems and structured workflows .

Key Responsibilities

include accounts receivable and accounts payable functions for multiple grants and programs, monthly reconciliations, restricted funds tracking, grant and program revenue recognition and expense allocation among entities and programmatic cost centers .

Responsibilities

include administration of staff credit cards, c orresponding with members via email and phone in both English and Spanish to answer questions and follow up on past due accounts, and other accounting tasks as directed by finance management. If you have strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, nonprofit grant and fund accounting experience, and bilingual language skills (English and Spanish), we encourage you to apply. A passion for supporting a collaborative and purpose-driven organization is a must !

This is a full-time , salary-exempt position reporting to the Finance Director and may receive day-to-day direction from the Accounting Manager and other finance leadership. This is a United States-based remote position , operating on a Pacific Time Zone work schedule .

: Coordinate day ‑ to ‑ day accounting functions including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for multiple grants and programs. Perform grant and fund accounting functions including restricted funds tracking, revenue recognition and expense allocation among entities and programmatic cost centers. ) Maintain financial reports and internal schedules for grants, programs, and restricted funds.

Correspond with members and donors via email and phone in both English and Spanish to answer questions and follow up on past due accounts. Support Accounting and Finance management staff in strengthening internal controls, improving processes and implementing new workflows and software systems. Perform other assigned accounts receivable and general accounting tasks across CCOF’s multiple entities.

Specific Duties: Accounts Receivable and Revenue Record grant, donation, and pledge invoices; deposits; payment applications; and other accounts receivable activity.

Requirements

Serve as primary accounting contact for CCOF’s fundraising staff for grant and donor pledge invoicing. Prepare donation and receivables reports for program management and fundraising staff.

Maintain documentation supporting receivables, deposits, revenue recognition, restrictions, and payment applications. Correspond with members and donors via email and phone in both English and Spanish to answer questions and follow up on past due accounts. Accounts Payable and Expenses Review, enter, and process vendor bills and expense reimbursements.