Accountant (Limited-Term) - Multiple Positions

Southern California Association of Governments•Los Angeles, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking two Accountants to join the Finance Division. These positions play a key role in supporting the agency’s accounting operations with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the implementation and application of GASB standards. The Accountants will perform a wide range of professional, analytical, and administrative duties, including processing AP/AR transactions, preparing and reviewing financial reconciliations, supporting GASB-compliant reporting, assisting with audits, and contributing to year-end closing activities. The selected candidates should have knowledge of governmental accounting and possess strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. The Accounting Department supports all agency programs through functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. The Accounting Department is responsible for accurately documenting various types of financial transactions, GASB implementations, and providing outstanding customer service.

Requirements

3 years of experience in accounting
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Knowledge of theories, principles, and best practices of governmental accounting.
Knowledge of capital asset policies such as GASB 51, 87, and 96.
Knowledge of EDD and Sales & Use Tax Filing on CDTFA platforms.
Knowledge of Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200 Uniform Guidelines and single audit requirements.
Experience reconciling accounts and calculating and preparing reimbursement billings.
Accounts payable experience, primarily for federally funded grants.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
Ability to manage several concurrent projects at various stages.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to establish and maintain priorities and work independently.
Ability to research and analyze financial issues, evaluate alternative solutions, and prepare recommendations.
Understanding of cash management principles.
Experience developing and/or reviewing communications and reports.
Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Proficiency in mathematical analysis.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile weekly credit card transactions by matching receipts, vendor charges, and supporting documentation to the credit card statement.
Prepare weekly reconciliation batches for approval and posting.
Gather and analyze financial information, review data for accuracy, and coordinate with project managers to identify and remove non-GASB-eligible expenses from total capitalization costs.
Ensure proper classification of assets subject to GASB 51, while updating workbooks and maintaining accurate amortization schedules to support compliance and reporting integrity.
Request approvals and process invoices on a weekly basis to build a batch of vendor invoices in the financial system.
Gather voucher approvals and maintain records and file vouchers on a weekly basis.
Ensure vendor and employee address information in GP is accurate.
Communicate with all departments to confirm pending invoices, obtain approvals, and respond to other inquiries.
Work collaboratively with the Contracts department for PO adjustments and assigned project managers for invoice questions and revisions.
Coordinate with the Principal Accountant and Controller to request payment analyses, audit requisitions, prepaid workbooks, quarterly sales tax filings, EDD payments to the site, and weekly reviews of AP aging.
Process stipends and employee expense reimbursements and monitor the accounts payable inbox.
Manage ongoing email correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.