Accountant

Brilliant Corners•Los Angeles, CA

9h•$29 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Brilliant Corners is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic Accounting/Finance team. The Accountant will be part of the finance team and should be an organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and motivated individual. This position requires experience in accounts payable, data entry, and problem-solving. The primary responsibilities include entering high volume vendor payments, applying payments to the appropriate program and accounts, and resolving errors as they arise. The Accountant will report to the Accounting Supervisor and work closely with a team of accountants. The Accountant is required to maintain a collaborative working relationship with BC personnel and ensures timely financial obligations by reviewing payments and approvals.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements.
Analytical and detail oriented yet able to look at the whole picture to meet deadlines.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities and function independently and as a team member.
High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal and strict adherence to confidentiality.
Understanding of concepts, principles and practices of funding agency relations and compliance requirements as well as donor expectations regarding gift stewardship.
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, databases, etc).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical publications, government contracts, leases, regulatory documents, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, boards of directors, and public groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, and area.
Ability to apply basic math and geometry concepts to practical situations.
Facility with Microsoft Excel and ability to use a financial calculator.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, and written form and to deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
Uses critical thinking to creatively investigate issues from diverse perspectives. Makes evidence-based recommendations addressing short and long-term needs
Sets clear objectives, monitors progress, and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality. Assigns responsibilities clearly and employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and solutions
Possesses the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.
Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.
Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.
A valid, clean CA driver’s license and a personal insured vehicle preferred.
Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces.
They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day.
Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely.
Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance a Plus
Sage Intacct Accounting Software Knowledge Preferred
Salesforce Knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Process A/P including checks, ACH and wires in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring invoices have proper approvals, correct calculations and match printed checks
Address vendor inquiries in a timely, positive and collaborative manner
Reconcile vendor statements, investigating and correcting any discrepancies
Set up new vendors and maintain vendor files to make sure information is complete and accurate, including obtaining W-9 documents
Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from internal departments, vendors and customers
Process daily check run, urgent checks
Process Monthly Rent Roll
Drive to drop off checks at USPS (daily) and Fed-Ex (alternates with team bi-monthly)
Post month end accruals, bank reconciliations
Assist with year-end audit
1099 Preparation
Daily Salesforce verification
Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor