Sr. Accounting Manager - Los Angeles, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$104,683 - $125,620•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager with excellent communication and customer service skills to work in our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the general accounting of the Agency, including fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and other accounting processes. This position will also be responsible for the management of accounting systems, including integration and implementations. Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 52+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. About the position: Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors. Performs timely and accurate month-end closing of the general ledger, typically handling the more sensitive, difficult or complex closing activities. Analyzes financial results in comparison to the budget, as well as comparisons by month and prior year. Identifies trends or anomalies in accounting system transactions and evaluates their significance of impact to ongoing programs, operations, and financial statements. Reconciles accounts to their source documents and maintains lead schedules that will be necessary for the financial audit. Proposes and executes adjustments related to reconciliations in timely manner. Provides in-depth analysis and reconciliations of complex financial data to ensure that applicable regulations and accounting procedures are observed. Performs analytical review and reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts and ensures the accuracy and completeness of all transactions. Leads or participates in the support of work paper development and tasks related to external financial audits. Prepares and / or reviews journal entries as needed. Works closely with Controller and activities associated with the timely, efficient and accurate month-end closing of the General Ledger. Participates in internal and external audits conducted to ensure compliance with required County, State or Federal programs, procedures and requirements. Prepares month end pre-paid expenses, pre-paid insurance and pre-paid tax schedules. Prepares the Trend Analysis to determine accruals needed to be recorded at month-end. Analyzes, research and reconcile the Other Receivables balance at month-end Prepares schedules and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements Process and review invoices for appropriate General Ledger coding and accounting.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience.
At least four (4) years general accounting experience including journal entry preparation and account reconciliation.
Experience working with budgets and performing variance analyses.
Excel and Word are required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License strongly preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or Accumatica General Ledger Systems and FRX Reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs timely and accurate month-end closing of the general ledger, typically handling the more sensitive, difficult or complex closing activities.
Analyzes financial results in comparison to the budget, as well as comparisons by month and prior year. Identifies trends or anomalies in accounting system transactions and evaluates their significance of impact to ongoing programs, operations, and financial statements.
Reconciles accounts to their source documents and maintains lead schedules that will be necessary for the financial audit. Proposes and executes adjustments related to reconciliations in timely manner.
Provides in-depth analysis and reconciliations of complex financial data to ensure that applicable regulations and accounting procedures are observed.
Performs analytical review and reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts and ensures the accuracy and completeness of all transactions.
Leads or participates in the support of work paper development and tasks related to external financial audits.
Prepares and / or reviews journal entries as needed. Works closely with Controller and activities associated with the timely, efficient and accurate month-end closing of the General Ledger.
Participates in internal and external audits conducted to ensure compliance with required County, State or Federal programs, procedures and requirements.
Prepares month end pre-paid expenses, pre-paid insurance and pre-paid tax schedules.
Prepares the Trend Analysis to determine accruals needed to be recorded at month-end.
Analyzes, research and reconcile the Other Receivables balance at month-end
Prepares schedules and documentation for internal and external reporting requirements
Process and review invoices for appropriate General Ledger coding and accounting.