Senior Accountant

The People Concern•Los Angeles, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to Senior Accounting Manager directly and will also work with Senior Finance Director for projects only, prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries (personnel & non-personnel) by compiling and analyzing account information. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by verifying, reconciling transactions and balancing to subsidiary accounts, and resolving discrepancies. He or she also provides mentorship support to Finance Department’s Junior-level accounting staff, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
Minimum two year of experience in general accounting (Government funded nonprofit agency experience preferred)
Strong Excel skills for data analysis; familiar with V-lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills
Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems. QuickBooks, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge and financial reporting software skills are highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

LA County DMH, DHS, LAHSA, etc. government contracts fiscal working experiences.
Government funding billing invoices preparation experience.
Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement principles

Responsibilities

Prepare and record asset, liability, revenues/expenses related month-end closing Journal Entries.
Monthly credit cards transactions reconciliation and posting.
Bank reconciliation for all bank accounts.
Book prepaid insurance & expense amortization entries.
Reconcile/book investment account transaction entries.
Prepare and record monthly overhead cost allocation.
Funders contracts, budgets & amendments tracking.
Monthly programs spend down analysis.
Work closely with Finance Leadership for annual single audit, preparing required supporting schedules and AR related files by the auditor.
Work closely with Development dept for donations tracking and reconciliations.
Other duties, as required by the Finance Department.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates