Junior Staff Accountant

Didi Hirsch Brand•Culver City, CA

15h•$29 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Junior Staff Accountant (Finance Sepulveda) This is a full-time and hybrid position based in Culver City, CA. 1-2 days onsite per week required, with flexibility for business needs. The pay for this position is $28.90-$33.23 hourly. Ask us about loan repayment programs you may qualify for by working at Didi Hirsch. About Didi Hirsch Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation’s first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to about 270,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch’s work possible. Summary As a Junior Staff Accountant, you will support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. You will prepare and process daily transactions, maintain schedules, and complete account reconciliations to ensure all general ledger accounts are accurate, properly maintained, and timely reported.

Requirements

A degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred or equivalent working knowledge.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in accounting or general ledger experience.
Strong Microsoft Office proficiencies: Excel (required experience with formulas and functions), Word, Outlook, Teams and Zoom.
Experience with an Accounting ERP System.
A working knowledge of accounting, IRS regulations and other legal tax rules
Accurate math skills. Ability to calculate accurately and efficiently, including ten-key skills by touch.
Strong personal computer skills including preparation of complex Excel spreadsheets, routine word processing and general accounting software.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Strong analytical skills, experience and good judgment to make accounting-related decisions.
A commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
Current California drivers’ license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier, if required by job duties.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists accounting data processing, including cash receipts and deposit recording, invoice/statement review, coding, maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.
Prepares journal entries and assists Accounting Supervisor and/or Controller for month and year-end GL close, and audit; prepares analytical financial reports for managerial needs.
Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, such accrued liabilities, reserves, bank accounts, etc.
Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
Follows established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Provides diverse, complex, confidential administrative support and assistance to appropriate finance manager (Accounting Supervisor and/or Controller).
Assists with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects and performs other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Supports accounting system transitions or upgrades as needed.