Staff Accountant

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast • Santa Barbara, CA

9h

About The Position

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role involves general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close processes, and preparing for audits. The Staff Accountant will ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting data for financial reporting and will assist the Director of Finance with financial statement preparation, audit documentation, and process improvements to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate may travel within PPCCC geographic area (Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Valid California Driver’s license and appropriate insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and 2 years of general accounting experience; or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move and validate data between purchasing, credit card, invoicing system, payroll and accounting systems.
• Onboard vendors by collecting documentation, verifying completeness, and coordinating setup in the accounting system.
• Prepare and maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, clearing accounts) with appropriate supporting documentation for review, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare routine journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications, in accordance with established schedules and accounting policies, subject to review and approval.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Identify and document unusual variances or discrepancies in general ledger accounts and escalate questions or exceptions for further analysis.
• Travel to health centers at least twice a year to perform physical inventory counts.
• Support the finance department in identifying and implementing improvements that promote accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.

Benefits

• Pay Differential: $1.00/hour bilingual Spanish/English differential pay is offered upon passing the language assessment test.

What This Job Offers

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