Accountant

McKinley Children's Center•San Dimas, CA

About The Position

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services, including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. The organization embraces a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing, fostering an inclusive and affirming environment. The Accountant is responsible for analyzing trends and variances, updating the general ledger, and reporting as required by the agency and funding sources. This role requires discretion and independent judgment in performing routine and complex departmental accounting and record-keeping functions.

Requirements

A Business related degree required from an accredited College or University.
Has 2-4 years of accounting experience.
Knowledge of fund accounting and GAAP and demonstrates knowledge of fiscal regulations.
Proficiency Microsoft Office application; especially Excel;
Relevant Accounting Software;
General Office Skills
Excellent written and Communication Skills.
Must be highly detail oriented and organized.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance creativity, problem solving, and results.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively
Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
Ability to commute to various sites
Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing
DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance
Must have strong analytical, problem solving skills, organizational skills, team player and have ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred
CPA license is preferred but not required.
Non-Profit preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is to assist with the preparation of financial statements and support schedules according to corporate timelines
Assists in monitoring Department of Mental Health, Foster Family Agency, Residential and Non Public School invoicing.
Analyze and reconcile Department of Mental Health billing.
Manage general accounting tasks on the Accounting G/L Application (MAS 90).
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Post journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue
Update aging reports on a monthly basis
Manage and monitor Fixed Assets
Assist with the monthly close procedures
Analyze and reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers
Research and resolve account reconciling items
Reconcile and break-out employee allocation for insurance invoices
Provide timely reports to McKinley’s management team
Assist other departments for petty cash request/receipts processing
Actively participate in the agency’s Program Quality Improvement (PQI) plan
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Assist with preparation of audit sampling package for external & internal audits
Support other team members as necessary
Assist in Payroll functions/processing as necessary.
Perform additional assignments or projects as assigned.