Financial Assistant II

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE: $27.09 - $28.52 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE Financial Assistant II: Performs financial data entry and maintains accounting records and provides general assistance to the Accounting department.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Associates Degree in finance, business or accounting, or equivalent college coursework (two years).
3 years of experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting or Bachelors Degree and 1 year of experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in finance, business or accounting
Familiar with QuickBooks and Great Plain accounting software

Responsibilities

Assist in financial data entry
Assist in updating and maintaining financial records
Assist in preparing and posting the general and accrual entries
Assist in preparation of settling budgets
Assist with audits as necessary
Manage data, records, and reports by checking for errors and verifying accuracy of information
Performs other tasks as directed by senior accountant or financial manager
An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.
Data entry and validation of documentation for all financial entries
Maintain financial records
Assist periodic general and accrual entries, Maintaining Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirement
Other duties as required and may be subject to change
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.