Accountant

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,653 - 83,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking an Accountant I to prepare financial reports, maintain accounting records, and analyze expenditures. The ideal candidate should have 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience and strong knowledge of Great Plain accounting software.

This position requires compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, as well as collaboration in budget preparation. The role is located in Los Angeles with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience required.
• Must pass a fingerprint clearance and background check.
• Ability to perform under emotional stress dealing with difficult clients.

Responsibilities

• Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and charges.
• Maintains accounting controls and prepares documentation for audits.
• Prepares monthly billing and reconciles accounts.

Skills

Accounting/bookkeeping

Financial analysis

Compliance with financial requirements

Great Plain accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s in finance, business or accounting

Tools

Great Plain accounting software

Job description

Career Opportunities with Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Volunteers of America is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Pay Rate

$79,653.81 - $83,846.12 per year

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Job Summary and Purpose

Accountant I: Provides financial information by preparing reports, maintaining accounting records and general ledger, and analysing accounts and programme expenditures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and charges
• Analyzes general ledger account and programme financial situation
  • Provides financial analyses, participates in budget preparation
  • Prepares documentation for internal and external audit
• Prepares monthly billing and drawdown
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with federal, state and local financial requirements
• Corrects errors by posting adjusting entries in Great Plain Accounting software
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, yearly close‑out reports for funders
• Maintains simple accounts and balance reconciliation
• Other duties as required

Essential Duties

• Incumbent must report to the office.
• Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and charges
• Analyzes general ledger account and programme financial situation, participates in budget preparation, assists internal and external audit
• Prepares monthly billing and drawdown
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with federal, state and local financial requirements
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Mandated Reporter

All employees are Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to the proper authorities.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and possibly aggressive clients.

Experience

• 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in finance, business or accounting
• Accounting experience in federal grant reporting and grant management
• Experience working in public and/or non‑profit organisation
• Great Plain accounting software

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

E‑Verify Notice

This employer participates in E‑Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorised to work in the U.S.

If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorised to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you.