Senior Accountant

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. – Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing – and a trauma‑informed integrated care approach.

We celebrate diversity and commit to an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Senior Accountant is responsible for some supervision, and intermediate to advanced accounting tasks & analysis, G/L entries, funding source reporting.

The pay range we’re offering is $70,304 - $75,000 annually depending on experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – company defined contribution of $620/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

• Bachelor Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance from a four‑year college or university;
  Master’s preferred
• Four or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA license preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and relevant accounting software; excellent written and communication skills
• Highly detail‑oriented and organized; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to act independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem‑solving, and results
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize work effectively
• Must pass pre‑employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites
• Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing
• Required DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index background checks
• Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance

• Follow through on commitments made to children
• Process various intake and admission procedures
• Manage Accounts Receivables on the MAS
  90 system
• Lead all aspects of the organization’s accounting and finance operations, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer
• Develop policies to ensure quality assurance, internal control and overall financial health and solvency of the organization
• Prepare, audit, analyze and verify financial records, statements, and reports
• Conduct cash flow analysis, expense management, and G/L activities in accordance with established non‑profit accounting principles and procedures
• Manage Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, and coordinate monthly and year‑end closing process
• Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub‑ledgers
• Implement accounting procedures and internal controls necessary for quality assurance and successful management of financial operations
• Manage Accounting Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including receipt of invoices, approving account numbers, preparing checks and 1099s, and processing wire transfers
• Perform all general accounting and bookkeeping including bank reconciliations, cash receipts management, and maintenance of all accounting files
• Liaise with payroll vendors to manage processing of semi‑monthly payroll and report any adjustments
• Input and track timesheets, balance and reconcile payroll runs, produce federal, state and local tax…