Accountant III

Company: Access Plus Capital
Location: Fresno
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES none. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Under minimal supervision of the Accounting Manager, Accountant III is responsible for the more difficult and complex day-to-day accounting and operations duties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity. This role will be responsible for supervising the Accounts Payable process, preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, training junior accounting staff, conducting financial analysis, assisting with the annual audit and budget development, and carrying out other assigned responsibilities. Access Plus Capital is a US Treasury-certified community development financial institution and Small Business Administration (SBA) Approved Microloan Intermediary Lender. It offers financing and training services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in central California. Since its inception in 2009, it has lent over $65 million to over 1000 entrepreneurs helping them realize their dreams by starting and growing their small businesses. For more information, go to http://accesspluscapital.com. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist colleagues with accounting-related inquiries. Accounts Payable Supervise the Accounts Payable process which includes maintaining the Accounts Payable log, vendor records, and issuing annual 1099s. Accounting and Record Keeping Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording daily transactions. This will include the review and posting of journal entries and maintaining all general ledger entries to ensure correct cost allocations by department and project. Trace general ledger activity to supporting documentation and identify irregularities. First level approver of transactions to ensure compliance with control procedures. Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and balance sheet accounts. Leading out the Credit Card reconciliation process and review. Prepare and review audit schedules and special reports, as assigned. Financial Reporting Review and compile data into financial reports. Prepare and submit reports for assigned duties and communicate status to appropriate parties as required. Assist in developing departmental budgets. Ensure accuracy of budget reports. Assist in the completion of the month-end close and prepare financial statements and reports, as assigned. Maintain fixed asset schedule and generate depreciation entries. Department Oversite Train and mentors members of the finance team to achieve department objectives and/or goals. Prepare and approve wire transfers and ACHs, as assigned. Analyze current financial operations to identify areas to improve efficiencies. Lead out the optimization of software and programs. Other Duties Travels for agency business using reliable transportation. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Works evenings and weekends as required. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Additional relevant work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting/Finance. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices (with preference in grant reporting and related governmental regulations) and procedures. Knowledge of Non-Profit and CDFI industry preferred. Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manager deadlines, and maintain records. Significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Experience in Blackbaud Accounting software preferred. Strong customer service skills. Displays problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated high level of organizational skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established timeframes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between departments, outside affiliated professionals, and business organizations. Ability to develop teamwork cohesion with co-workers on related units. Ability to travel to client business locations within organizations' service territories. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software. Ability to learn new database systems. Demonstrated strong and effective presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position. Prior to employment, a criminal background investigation and credit history check must be passed. Ongoing employment requires maintaining criminal clearance, an acceptable credit history, and eligibility to participate in Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs. Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by Access Plus Capital carrier for those driving personal vehicles on behalf of the organization. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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