Accountant I

Braille Institue•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I is responsible for assigned accounting duties including posting, coding, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions. This role supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by working cooperatively with others, contributing to positive morale, and representing the organization respectfully. The position operates in a standard office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Working knowledge of accounting software.
Good mathematics skills.
Good computer skills.
Good organization skills.
Good time management skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to multi-task with attention to detail and accuracy.
At least one year of general accounting and/or banking experience.

Nice To Haves

Some college courses in accounting are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing, including timesheet review, communication with managers regarding discrepancies, collaborating with People & Culture on employee matters related to payroll, and assisting employees with basic payroll questions.
Review, prepare, code, and post vendor invoices using Accounts Payable software (BILL), and follow up with approvers on pending invoices.
Communicate with vendors regarding necessary documents and electronic payment enrollment.
Retrieve and process utility bills for various centers.
Assist with annual 1099 issuance to vendors.
Assist with preparing and filing monthly and quarterly returns related to independent contractors.
Prepare and file various accounting forms required by government agencies.
Assist with annual audit (BIA and retirement plan audits), which may include scanning hard copy documents, identifying requested digital documents, and submitting documents for manager review.
Process purchase orders and convert received purchase orders.
Provide back-up for Accounts Receivable functions as needed, including generating customer invoices and recording receipts.
May train and oversee the work of volunteers, student interns, and temporary workers.
Perform other duties as assigned. Duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall Job Description as the organization evolves.