Sr. Accounting Manager - Los Angeles, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles•Downtown Los Angeles, CA

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. Manage the general accounting of the Agency, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, pre-paid expenses, accrued expenses, and other accounting processes. Manage the month-end close process to ensure an accurate and timely close. Coordinate with any department that impacts the monthly close to emphasize teamwork and identify potential improvements to the process. Manage the accounting system including administration of users, system flows and integrations. Prepare and / or review account reconciliations, on a monthly basis to ensure they are completed in a timely manner. Identify and research reconciling items and ensure items are resolved on a timely basis and any necessary adjusting journal entries are properly recorded. Manage the preparation of select financial statement components and supporting schedules. Manage the implementation of any new accounting standards, including the development of a documented internal control process. Manage balance sheet and expense accounts monthly; identify and research trends to ensure transactions have been properly coded. Manage the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts/General Ledger (GL), including the addition of new GL accounts, department codes, and vendors as necessary Oversee in the preparation and/or review of periodic reporting required by Planned Parenthood Federation of American (PPFA), grantors, and any regulating body. Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to resolve any issues related to purchase orders, receiving, invoice match processing and inventory counts/variances. Along with the Controller, ensure staff is in compliance with all Accounting policies and procedures. Recommend improvements and modifications to these policies to improve controls and efficiencies. Collaborate with the Controller in researching technical accounting and financial reporting matters Manage the preparation of the annual financial audit requests from the independent CPAs, and any other auditors. Manage the preparation of the annual tax return filings (Forms 990) by generating reports to support requests from the tax preparers. Prepares schedule and documentation for external reporting and government requirements. Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by management. Manage direct report(s) to include but not limited to overseeing successful completion of tasks / duties, review of timesheets in a timely manner, setting productivity goals & quality of work output expectations by exercising effective judgment and addressing and/or elevating grievances (staff concerns), as appropriate. Adhere to PPLA’s policies and procedures for interviewing / selecting new hires, promotions, transfers, performance management and separations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent Finance-related field experience required.
Minimum of seven (7) years general accounting and 7 years in a management role required.
Experience being responsible for month-end closing process, reviewing and posting journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting is required.
Strong financial applications and systems background required.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, financial systems, financial models, and GAAP accounting over various financial statement accounts is required.
Advanced Excel & Word required.
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Non-profit and healthcare experience preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and /or Acumatica a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the general accounting of the Agency, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, pre-paid expenses, accrued expenses, and other accounting processes.
Manage the month-end close process to ensure an accurate and timely close.
Coordinate with any department that impacts the monthly close to emphasize teamwork and identify potential improvements to the process.
Manage the accounting system including administration of users, system flows and integrations.
Prepare and / or review account reconciliations, on a monthly basis to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
Identify and research reconciling items and ensure items are resolved on a timely basis and any necessary adjusting journal entries are properly recorded.
Manage the preparation of select financial statement components and supporting schedules.
Manage the implementation of any new accounting standards, including the development of a documented internal control process.
Manage balance sheet and expense accounts monthly; identify and research trends to ensure transactions have been properly coded.
Manage the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts/General Ledger (GL), including the addition of new GL accounts, department codes, and vendors as necessary
Oversee in the preparation and/or review of periodic reporting required by Planned Parenthood Federation of American (PPFA), grantors, and any regulating body.
Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to resolve any issues related to purchase orders, receiving, invoice match processing and inventory counts/variances.
Along with the Controller, ensure staff is in compliance with all Accounting policies and procedures.
Recommend improvements and modifications to these policies to improve controls and efficiencies.
Collaborate with the Controller in researching technical accounting and financial reporting matters
Manage the preparation of the annual financial audit requests from the independent CPAs, and any other auditors.
Manage the preparation of the annual tax return filings (Forms 990) by generating reports to support requests from the tax preparers.
Prepares schedule and documentation for external reporting and government requirements.
Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
Manage direct report(s) to include but not limited to overseeing successful completion of tasks / duties, review of timesheets in a timely manner, setting productivity goals & quality of work output expectations by exercising effective judgment and addressing and/or elevating grievances (staff concerns), as appropriate.
Adhere to PPLA’s policies and procedures for interviewing / selecting new hires, promotions, transfers, performance management and separations.