Accountant

Brilliant Corners•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brilliant Corners is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and motivated Accountant to join its Accounting/Finance team in Los Angeles, California. The Accountant processes high-volume vendor payments, applies payments to the appropriate programs and accounts, resolves errors, and helps ensure financial obligations are met on time through review of payments and approvals. The role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and works closely with a team of accountants and other Brilliant Corners personnel, maintaining collaborative working relationships. Brilliant Corners, founded in 2004, provides innovative housing and housing-related services for vulnerable individuals in California, particularly people transitioning from or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. Its work includes developing, owning, and managing supportive housing and licensed residential care homes, as well as delivering housing and case-management programs in partnership with public and community sectors.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to consider the overall picture and meet deadlines.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities, working independently and as a team member.
High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and business communication skills, with strict adherence to confidentiality.
Understanding of funding agency relations and compliance requirements, as well as donor expectations regarding gift stewardship.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical publications, government contracts, leases, regulatory documents, financial reports, and legal documents; write reports in a prescribed style and format; and present information effectively to management, boards, and public groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, and area; apply basic math and geometry concepts to practical situations; and use Microsoft Excel and a financial calculator.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Physical mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces; ability to sit for 6 to 8 hours a day and safely lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 15 pounds.
Mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software.
Knowledge of Salesforce.
Valid, clean California driver’s license and a personal insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable, including checks, ACH payments, and wires, accurately and promptly; ensure invoices have appropriate approvals, correct calculations, and match printed checks.
Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely, positive, and collaborative manner.
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate and correct discrepancies.
Set up new vendors and maintain complete and accurate vendor files, including obtaining W-9 documents.
Verify account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from internal departments, vendors, and customers.
Process daily check runs and urgent checks.
Process the monthly rent roll.
Drive to drop off checks at USPS daily and at FedEx on a bi-monthly rotation with the team.
Post month-end accruals and perform bank reconciliations.
Assist with the year-end audit.
Prepare 1099s.
Perform daily Salesforce verification.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.