Staff Accountant (Programs) - Financial Services Department

Archdiocese of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Services Department is seeking a Senior Accountant that will thrive and foster collaboration to meet program accounting and reporting deadlines. This position provides a great opportunity for professional growth and to make an impact on the organization and greater community served. As a Senior Accountant you will be entrusted with working on the general accounting, operation financials in collaboration with program team members, cross-functional financial services members, and Archdiocese personnel within operational and ministry departments. You will have exposure to a variety of entities and frameworks under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, corporations, charitable fund and annual appeal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• At least four years of related work experience
• Desire to learn and expand skill set
• Knowledge of unique needs of mission-driven organizations
• Knowledge of mid-tier or large ERP system, preferably Navigator
• Knowledge of integrating generative artificial intelligence into financial services department workflows
• Knowledge of reconciliation software or similar systems
• Skills in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Skills in leadership and coaching
• Skills in responsiveness as a service provider to cross-functional departments and external parties
• Skills in communication (verbal and written)
• Skills in emotional intelligence and integrity
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations and propose and implement recommendations and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Knowledge and application of nonprofit fund accounting

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and record payment applications
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations and full-cycle accounting (Assets, Liabilities, Revenue, Expenses)
• Crosstrain with other Financial Services team members to provide back up for key responsibilities
• Perform ad hoc assignments, as necessary
• Assist with third party independent audits and reviews
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), non-profit accounting standards, and relevant regulations
• Maintain company policies and procedures and desktop procedure documentation
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior