Join our RAICES Team!
Are you ready to join our dedicated team operating on the national frontlines fighting for immigration rights? The ideal candidate shares our vision of a compassionate society where all people have the right to migrate and human rights are guaranteed. RAICES has many opportunities to contribute, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that values dedication and collaboration. Starting salary is commensurate with experience.

Who We Are
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees. As an organization that combines expertise developed from the daily practice of immigration law with a deep commitment to advocacy, RAICES is unique among immigration organizations. We provide a holistic approach to immigrants. RAICES not only assists immigrants in navigating through complicated immigration laws, but we also assist immigrants with social needs through case management and providing assistance with housing. RAICES advocates that justice is an inherent human right that should be awarded to everyone regardless of age, religion, country of origin, sexual orientation, or ability to pay for legal counsel.

What We Do
We defend the rights of immigrants and refugees, empower individuals, families, and communities, and advocate for liberty and justice.

COVID-19 Response
Protecting the health and safety of employees and clients remains essential. We currently practice social distancing and encourage masks in all public areas. RAICES is using a phased-in approach to return staff to resume in-office operations.

This position will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

PLEASE NOTE: All employees are assigned to an office location. The expectation is that you live within the area to commute to and from the office as business or client needs require.

Hybrid Work Plan

• Currently, all interviews are virtual.
• All positions will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location.
• Applicants must reside in the state of Texas.
• Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates willing to relocate.

What We Offer
A career at RAICES offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals driven by our passion for advocating for immigrant rights. Our total rewards package offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits! Additional benefits include:

• Generous PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Parental & Family Leave
• 403(b) - no waiting period on eligibility and immediate vesting after 90 days
• Salary is commensurate with experience

RAICES is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

The Accounting Specialist will perform various administrative and technical tasks to support the effective and efficient operations of RAICES Finance Department. This position will assist with providing supporting documentation related to responses to union information requests, planning for contract negotiations, and with compliance and implementation of labor contract provisions. This position will prepare and keep control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts and examines and ensures posting to proper accounts and general ledger.

The Accounting Specialist position is 100% in-office at our San Antonio Location- Monday -Friday 8:30am- 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Responds to payroll related questions and concerns from employees, supervisors, and management along with the Staff Accountant and Controller to provide coordinated, responsive, and professional support to all requests to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Review, process, and maintain accurate payroll records for employees, including time sheets, direct deposit information, new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deduction changes.
• Process payroll runs under the supervision of a Staff Accountant or the Controller.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Assist in preparing and distributing payroll reports to management.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve any issues or errors.
• Assists with reviewing and auditing payroll records. Collaborate with HR department to ensure accurate employee data and payroll information.
• Work quickly and accurately while multi-tasking in a team environment and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and reporting.

Other Finance Responsibilities:

• Assist in accounts payable data entry of invoices, payments, travel and purchase requisitions.
• Assist in monthly accounts receivable data entry and follow up on collections for payments.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations and statement verifications.
• Assist with data entry of credit card receipts and reconciliations.
• Responsible for maintaining organized accounting records electronically and hard copies.
• Responsible for filing and maintaining updated accounting records.
• Supports monthly closing process.
• Completes report forms and prepares financial information for management.
• Adhere to Federal and State policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years assisting in budget preparation by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories and other financial operations.
• 2 years payroll experience,
• 2 years experience in accounts payable and receivable, and
• 2 years coordinating accounts payable activities with the purchasing and other finance departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years experience purchase requisitions, vouchers, receipts and other documents entering data onto computer spreadsheets, ledgers, worksheets, and other forms,
• 3 year experience in accounts payable and receivable experience,
• 2 year grant accounting experience,
• 2 years nonprofit accounting experience, and
• Associates Degree or Accounting Certificate.

Attributes:

• Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES' mission, vision, and values - Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being Proactive
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be enthusiastic in all aspects of work performance