Junior Accountant

McKinley Children's Center•San Dimas, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services that touch nearly 1,800 lives annually. These include short-term residential treatment programs (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. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. We are looking for a Junior Accountant who can perform entry-level accounting tasks and general ledger entries. This position is responsible for accounting operations, including assisting with entering daily transactional activity. This role will analyze balance sheets, manage general ledger accounts, maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable, pay monthly payroll, and prepare financial reports. Additionally, this role will be working in a team environment that requires the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred or Business related degree required from an accredited College or University.
2 years’ related experience is preferred.
Proficiency with Google Mail and Microsoft Office applications; 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

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred
2 years’ related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to learn and manage tasks for Accounts Receivables and Payables processing and reconciliations
Monitor AP and AR to ensure payments are up to date and resolve invoice discrepancies
Prepare Non-Public School, FFA and STRTP billing to be processed by gathering, sorting, organizing, and recording data, information, and documents
Follow up for payments on a weekly manner and resolve inconsistencies by investigating issues and composing responses
Act as a liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies / Contact vendors regarding past due accounts
Respond to emails and/or phone calls from staff efficiently regarding check requests payment status
Provide timely reports to McKinley’s management team
Actively participate in the agency’s Program Quality Improvement (PQI) plan
Assist with the preparation of financial statements and support schedules according to corporate timelines
Assist with the monthly close procedures and preparation of financial statements
Prepare bank and account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers
Research and resolve account reconciling items
Assist with preparation of audit sampling package for external & internal audits
Support other team members as necessary
Perform additional assignments or projects as assigned.
Process and reconcile credit card payments and statements
Review and post accrued expenses and revenue