Staff Accountant II
About The Position
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant II prepares journal entries, maintains balance sheet schedules and ledgers, performs bank reconciliations, and ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly in accordance with GAAP. The role supports month-end closing, revenue and cash deposit recording, fixed asset management, cost allocations, financial analysis, and external audits. It is primarily an office position at David Geffen Health Center Koreatown in Los Angeles, California, with a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position requires daily computer use and occasional handling of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. A valid California driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes are required. COVID vaccination and booster are required, subject to medical or religious accommodations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of fund accounting concepts.
- Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
- Knowledge of Federal Procurement Requirements.
- Ability to manage complex assignments with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines consistently.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines across multiple projects.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information trustworthily.
- Ability to solve complex problems and conduct financial analysis.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including effectively under pressure and following complex directions.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex financial transactions.
- Effective, persuasive, and professional verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive follow-up, initiative, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
- Valid California driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
- COVID vaccination and booster, or an approved medical or religious accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Accounting experience in a healthcare setting, FQHC, or nonprofit organization.
- Experience with electronic medical records systems.
- Experience with MIP Fund Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the month-end closing process, ensuring financial activity is accounted for accurately and promptly.
- Post and record cash deposits and revenue according to the nature of payments, coordinating with grants management, development, billing, and pharmacy to obtain and understand deposit details.
- Manage fixed assets, including asset tagging and assignment and maintenance of related spreadsheets and balance sheet details.
- Assist with preparing depreciation schedules and ensure depreciation is calculated properly and promptly.
- Assist with maintaining and updating cost allocation plans.
- Post monthly shared-cost allocations and ensure shared costs are allocated properly each month.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved before month-end close.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist with posting Home-Based Case Management Medi-Cal waiver invoices.
- Participate in external audits and prepare necessary schedules or work papers.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
