Accountant

Brilliant Corners; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 40.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability

Training & development

Wellness resources

Hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

Brilliant Corners, a California nonprofit housing provider, is seeking an Accountant in Los Angeles. You will handle high-volume vendor payments, ensure correct allocations to programs, perform reconciliations, and support year-end audits.

The role collaborates with the Accounting Supervisor and team to keep financial obligations timely and accurate. The position emphasizes GAAP compliance, data integrity, and strong vendor relations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable, data entry and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Process A/P including checks, ACH and wires in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor files with W-9s.
• Post month-end accruals and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audit and 1099 preparation.

Kenntnisse

GAAP

Analytical

Excel

Sage Intacct

Salesforce

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Salesforce

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary: $28.85 - $30.29 per hour, non exempt

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Position Summary

We are looking for an Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting/Finance team. The Accountant is part of the finance team and should be organized, detail-oriented, resourceful and motivated individual. This position requires experience in the areas of accounts payable, data entry, and problem-solving. Primary responsibilities include entering high volume vendor payments, applying payments to the appropriate program and accounts, and resolving errors as they arise.

The Accountant will report to the Accounting Supervisor and work closely with a team of accountants. The Accountant is required to maintain a collaborative working relationship with BC personnel. Ensures timely financial obligations by reviewing payments and approvals.

Position Responsibilities

• Process A/P including checks, ACH and wires in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring invoices have proper approvals, correct calculations and match printed checks
• Address vendor inquiries in a timely, positive and collaborative manner
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigating and correcting any discrepancies
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor files to make sure information is complete and accurate, including obtaining W-9 documents
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from internal departments, vendors and customers
• Process daily check run, urgent checks
• Process Monthly Rent Roll
• Drive to drop off checks at USPS (daily) and Fed-Ex (alternates with team bi-monthly)
• Post month end accruals, bank reconciliations
• Assist with year-end audit
• 1099 Preparation
• Daily Salesforce verification
• Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor

Professional Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of GAAP requirements.
• Analytical and detail oriented yet able to look at the whole picture to meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities and function independently and as a team member.
• High degree of discretion and excellent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills, both written and verbal and strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Understanding of concepts, principles and practices of funding agency relations and compliance requirements as well as donor expectations regarding gift stewardship.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, databases, etc).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance a Plus
• Sage Intacct Accounting Software Knowledge Preferred
• Salesforce Knowledge a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• LANGUAGE SKILLS - Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical publications, government contracts, leases, regulatory documents, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, boards of directors, and public groups.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, and area. Ability to apply basic math and geometry concepts to practical situations. Facility with Microsoft Excel and ability to use a financial calculator.
• REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, and written form and to deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving: Uses critical thinking to creatively investigate issues from diverse perspectives. Makes evidence-based recommendations addressing short and long-term needs

Managing & Measuring Work: Sets clear objectives, monitors progress, and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality. Assigns responsibilities clearly and employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and solutions

Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Organizational Values

• Humanity: Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.
• Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.
• Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

A valid, clean CA driver’s license and a personal insured vehicle preferred.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Labor Union

This position is part of the OPEIU, LOCAL 30, AFL-CIO, bargaining unit. As a member of the OPEIU, LOCAL 30, AFL-CIO, the incumbent will be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement

Salary range for this position is $28.85 - $38.94 per hour . This position is being offered at $28.85 - $30.29 per hour.

Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work