Accountant I

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Braille Institute of America is seeking an accounting professional to manage a range of financial duties including posting, coding, and reconciling transactions. You will assist with payroll, vendor invoices, and government filings, while supporting audits and backup AR functions.

The role requires GAAP knowledge and accounting software proficiency, with a high school diploma and accounting coursework preferred; some college is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; some college accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting software is required.

Responsibilities

• Post, code, reconcile and report financial transactions.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Process vendor invoices and accounts payable, follow up with approvers.
• Handle utility bills processing for centers and 1099 issuance to vendors.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly returns for independent contractors and government filings.
• Support annual audits and provide document retrieval as needed.
• Backup for accounts receivable tasks and invoicing.

Skills

Mathematics

Computer literacy

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college accounting courses preferred

Tools

Accounting software

GAAP knowledge

Job description

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

All employees within Braille Institute of America 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.

Salary range: $56,000-$62,000