Accountant I

Braille Institute of America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Braille Institute of America in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an accounting professional to handle duties including posting, coding, reconciling and reporting financial transactions. The role supports bi-weekly payroll, accounts payable posting in BILL, vendor communications, and annual audit preparations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, some accounting coursework, and at least one year of accounting or banking experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some accounting coursework preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll processing, including timesheet review and discrepancies.
• Review, code, post vendor invoices in BILL; follow up with approvers.
• Communicate with vendors for documents and payment enrollment.
• Process utility bills for multiple centers.
• Assist with annual 1099 issuance to vendors.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly returns for independent contractors and related government forms.
• Assist with annual audits and document preparation for managers.
• Assist with purchase orders and conversion of received orders.
• Provide backup for Accounts Receivable activities (invoicing and receipts).
• May train or supervise volunteers, interns or temporary staff.

Skills

Mathematics

Computer skills

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college courses in accounting

Tools

BILL software

Job description

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: All employees within Braille Institute are expected to support the organization’s mission, vision and values, work cooperatively with others, contribute to the positive morale of the department/center and be a respected representative of the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary: Responsible for assigned accounting duties including posting, coding, reconciling and reporting of financial transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing, including timesheet review, communication with managers regarding discrepancies, collaborating with People & Culture on any employee matters related to payroll, and assisting employees with basic payroll related questions.
• Reviews, prepares, codes, and posts vendor invoices Accounts Payable software (BILL). Follows up with approvers on pending invoices.
• Communicate with vendors regarding documents needed and electronic payment enrollment.
• Retrieves and processes utility bills for various centers.
• Assist with annual 1099 issuance to vendors.
• Assist with preparing and filing monthly and quarterly returns related to independent contractors. Prepares and files various accounting forms required by government agencies.
• Assist with annual audit (BIA and retirement plan audits). Duties may include scanning hard copy documents, identifying digital documents requested and submitting documents for manager review.
• Duties may include processing purchase orders, and converting received purchase orders.
• Provide back up for Accounts Receivable functions as needed. Duties include generating customer invoices and recording receipts.
• May train and oversee the work of volunteers, student interns, and temporary workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting on the overall Job Description.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Knowledge and Education: Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college courses in accounting are strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting software is required.

Skills and Abilities: Position requires good mathematics, computer, organization, time management, and communication skills. The ability to multi-task with attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

Experience: At least one year of general accounting and/or banking experience is needed.

Certifications/licenses: N/A

Work Environment: Position works in a standard office environment.

Physical Requirements: Position operates standard office equipment.