Senior Accountant

Role: Senior Accountant

Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

Program: 9003-Finance

Department: Finance

Location: Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

This position will report to Senior Accounting Manager directly and will also work with Senior Finance Director for projects only, prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries (personnel & non-personnel) by compiling and analyzing account information. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by verifying, reconciling transactions and balancing to subsidiary accounts, and resolving discrepancies. He or she also provides mentorship support to Finance Department’s Junior-level accounting staff, as needed.

• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenues/expenses related month-end closing Journal Entries.
• Monthly credit cards transactions reconciliation and posting.
• Bank reconciliation for all bank accounts.
• Book prepaid insurance & expense amortization entries.
• Reconcile/book investment account transaction entries.
• Prepare and record monthly overhead cost allocation.
• Funders contracts, budgets & amendments tracking.
• Monthly programs spend down analysis.
• Work closely with Finance Leadership for annual single audit, preparing required supporting schedules and AR related files by the auditor.
• Work closely with Development dept for donations tracking and reconciliations.
• Other duties, as required by the Finance Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two year of experience in general accounting (Government funded nonprofit agency experience preferred).
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis; familiar with V-lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems. Quick Books, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge and financial reporting software skills are highly desirable.

• LA County DMH, DHS, LAHSA, etc. government contracts fiscal working experiences.
• Government funding billing invoices preparation experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement principles.

• Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.
• Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.

• Act as a role model.
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility.
• Continuously learn and improve.
• Acknowledge your own areas of improvement.
• Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback.
• Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected.
• Collaborate.

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

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