Accountant- Job #270

North County Regional•Los Angeles, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults. Responsible for conducting vendor audits in accordance with governmental legislations, reviewing independent audit and independent review reports from vendors and performing a variety of complex accounting functions. It includes the following. Assigned duties may vary and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five (5) or more years of accounting experience, including one year of audit experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, general ledger systems, and bank reconciliation.
Auditing, training, research and forecasting, data analysis, report preparation and presentation skills.
Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to speak and write in an organized and effective manner, succinct direct manner, and simply complex ideas into simplified forms.
Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.

Responsibilities

Conducts audits of vendors in accordance with statutes and regulations. Performs field work, analyzes data, research statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements and prepares written reports of audit findings. Prepares external correspondence and reporting related to vendor audits.
Tracks and reviews independent audit and independent review reports submitted by vendors in accordance with statutory requirements.
Reviews cost statements submitted by vendors.
Conducts various internal audits to verify internal controls including physical inventory of fixed assets.
Completes monthly reconciliation of fixed assets database to general ledger.
Generates, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of monthly and annual reports.
Participates in training of internal staff on accounting functions and procedures.
Provides technical assistance and support to accounting staff.
Assists with preparation of month-end financial statements and reports.
Assists with preparation and analysis of expenditures data and reports.
Performs various accounts payable, accounts receivable and accounting functions as required.
Prepares and posts journal entries.
Maintains accounting files and records.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option