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SOUTHERN LEGAL COUNSEL
SEEKS NON-PROFIT COMPTROLLER
Southern Legal Counsel (SLC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public interest law firm located in Gainesville, Florida, with a staff of 13.
Comptroller General Areas of Responsibility
Finance and budgeting
Payroll changes, updates and allocations
Grants management
Financial reports to Board
Financial information to auditor
HR administration
Supervise Bookkeeper
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related fields
Three years experience in accounting, auditing, or financial management preferable
Full-time
Exceptional numerical ability
Strong organizational skills
Experience with spreadsheet and financial analysis software
Good communication skills
Attention to detail coupled with patience and tenacity
Knowledge of regulatory and financial standards and requirements for non-profits
Understanding of taxation, payroll and other fiscal aspects of a business
Benefits
Salary $80,000 - $90,000 (DOE)
Generous leave policy
Health, life & long-term disability insurance 100% employer-paid
Spouse or Dependent health insurance partial employer-paid
403(b) retirement - 3% employer contribution
Section 125 cafeteria plan available
In person with partial remote flexibility
Application
Send resume and references to legalsupport@southernlegal.org, with “Comptroller Applicant” in subject line. Rolling deadline until position filled.
Specific Duties
1. Plan and manage budget.
Develop budget for organization (with Exec. Dir.)
Develop budgets and financial reporting for grants (with Exec. Dir.)
Certify expenditures to grantors
Report on expenditures to Board
2. Manage banking and other accounts.
Monitor balances and transfers
Review signatories and addresses of bank accounts and mutual funds to determine if up to date
Transfer money to 403(b)(7) account
Monitor all account balances for FDIC/NCUA limits
3. Manage accounting activities.
Authorize online paychecks
Develop allocations (with Exec. Dir.) of expenditures to funds (Bookkeeper implements)
Develop and track allocations to grants
Track litigation expenses
Bill co-counsel for reimbursement of case litigation expenses as appropriate
Prepare documents for seeking awards of costs in cases
4. Manage audit activities.
Review contract with auditor (with Board Audit Comm., Exec. Dir.)
Prepare and provide documents to auditors
Review draft audit (with Board Audit Comm., Exec. Dir.)
Send final audit to Board & Funding Florida Legal Aid
5. Risk Management
Maintain insurance for Directors & Officers
Maintain malpractice insurance for attorneys
Maintain ERISA bonding for 403(b)(7) funds
Maintain general commercial liability insurance
Comply with wage & hour overtime laws (with Exec. Dir.)
Maintain workers compensation
6. Ensure compliance with tax laws.
Ensure compliance to maintain 501(c)(3) status (with Board Audit Comm., Exec. Dir., Auditor)
File with IRS accurate and timely forms: 941, 1099, 1096, 5500, W-2 & W-3. Track 990 filing by Auditor.
Make EFTPS 941 withholding payments to federal government
Maintain employee W-4 tax forms and send them W-2 forms by January 31
Maintain W-9 forms for contractors and send them 1099 forms by January 31
File 403(b)(7) Report and Enrollment Update
Renew Florida Sales Tax Exemption
File Florida State Re-employment Tax Return
File Florida State Re-employment Tax Rate Update
File property tax exemption
File Section 125 Enrollment Update
7. Ensure all corporate registrations and permits are maintained.
File Florida Corporation Registration with State
File Solicitation Registration with State
Worker’s Compensation Audit/Renewal with State
Fire & Burglar Alarm Reduction Document with Sheriff
8. HR Administration
Onboard new employees: W-4, health and disability insurance, FSA accounts, 403(b) accounts, I-9
Add and delete email accounts
Add and delete authorized users for credit cards
Add and delete alarm codes
Add and delete software users
Oversee leave logs
9. Supervise Bookkeeper
Deposits
Bank/investment statement reconciliations
Record donations in Quickbooks
Financial filing
Postage and copy logs
Check writing
Travel statements and reimbursements
Vendor communication
Non-discrimination Statement
The benefits and services of Southern Legal Counsel are provided without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, sex, political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or family status. SLC is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employee relations, including employment, salary administration, employee development, promotion and transfer.
ATTORNEY
Public interest law firm located in Gainesville, Florida, seeks full time civil rights litigator. Southern Legal Counsel litigates cases across Florida primarily in constitutional law, special education, disability law, LGBTQ rights, homeless advocacy, and governmental accountability. Future cases open to other areas of interest.
About Southern Legal Counsel (SLC)
Since 1977, SLC has stood up to state and local governments and others who have violated the constitutional, civil and human rights of Floridians. SLC’s charge is to ensure justice to those who have been wronged, access to those who have been denied, and opportunity for all types of populations. From its inception, SLC has fought to close abusive institutions, stop discriminatory and unconstitutional practices, and compel changes in laws and policies to strengthen the rights of children, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, people experiencing homelessness, and other individuals who would not otherwise have access to the justice system. For more information, visit www.southernlegal.org.
Job position
Legal Work:
Representation of indigent clients in education, health, public benefits, and housing cases
Litigation in federal and state courts and administrative hearings (including writing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals) in individual and impact cases as lead or co-counsel
Policy advocacy to effect change in local and state government
Training, community education and outreach presentations
Collaboration with pro bono, public interest and legal aid attorneys
Other Activities Shared Office-wide:
Professional development
Professional networking, Bar-related activities
Assist with grant writing and fundraising activities
Develop and maintain relationships with pro bono attorneys
Supervise law student and undergraduate volunteers
Review intake
Provide material for website and social media
Qualifications
Required:
Excellent research, writing, communication and collaboration skills essential
Demonstrated dedication to the public interest
Member of The Florida Bar, or admission within six months of hire
Ability to travel as needed
Preferred:
Three years experience as a litigation attorney
Courtroom experience
Benefits
Starting salary for entry level attorney is $70,000 and increases based on years of experience.
Generous leave policy
Health, life & long-term disability insurance 100% employer-paid
Spouse or Dependent health insurance partial employer-paid
403(b) retirement available
Section 125 cafeteria plan available
Hybrid work environment: in person and remote flexibility
Application
Send resume, writing sample and references to legalsupport@southernlegal.org, with “Attorney Applicant” in subject line. Rolling deadline until position filled.
Non‑discrimination Statement
The benefits and services of Southern Legal Counsel are provided without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, sex, political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or family status. SLC is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employee relations, including employment, salary administration, employee development, promotion and transfer.