Accounting Assistant

ETTIE LEE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES•Baldwin Park, CA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Insures timeliness and accuracy of all job functions. Makes daily bank deposits and runs daily banking reports. Reconciles home operating budgets and bank accounts as assigned. Performs mid-month budget audits and accounts receivable reconciliation. Prepares and maintains multiple journal entries. Reconciles journals to the general ledger and verifies key balances reconcile. Prepares monthly financial statements with comparison to budget. Prepares contract cost reports with the assistance of the Vice President (VP) of Finance. May assist other employees to provide, verify, or elicit information. Manages contract cost reporting for multiple contracts. Manages fixed asset information and recordkeeping, including capital projects, work-in-process, disposals and depreciation schedules Supervision of staff is not a requirement of this position. Receives Supervision from Accounting Manager. Consults with Directors, Group Home Administrators and others to obtain the information required for accounting functions. Provides leadership and training to other administrative staff as needed. Maintains contact with various outside agencies to resolve cost reporting and other issues. Collaborates with Accounting Assistants in the effective operation of the accounting department. Collaborates with other Agency staff. This position may require after hours/evening work as needs of the agency dictate.

Requirements

Certification in accounting or similar is required. Associates degree in accounting or higher is preferred.
Minimum one year paid experience working in an accounting department.
10 key by touch and minimum 40 WPM typing required.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and accounting principles, office procedure and practices. Familiarity with GAAP.
Must possess a valid California driver license and have a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carrier.
Computers skills with a basic understanding of Office (Word, Excel) is required.

Nice To Haves

Management skills is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Makes daily bank deposits and runs daily banking reports.
Reconciles home operating budgets and bank accounts as assigned.
Performs mid-month budget audits and accounts receivable reconciliation.
Prepares and maintains multiple journal entries.
Reconciles journals to the general ledger and verifies key balances reconcile.
Prepares monthly financial statements with comparison to budget.
Prepares contract cost reports with the assistance of the Vice President (VP) of Finance.
Manages contract cost reporting for multiple contracts.
Manages fixed asset information and recordkeeping, including capital projects, work-in-process, disposals and depreciation schedules