Staff Accountant

Modern HR; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ModernHR in Culver City, CA seeks a Staff Accountant to support research, analysis, and reporting for agency grants and financial statements.

The role handles grant administration, month-end close, and payroll-related tasks, requiring nonprofit experience and strong Excel/Accufund skills. Flexibility for local travel and adherence to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience within accounting or finance including two (2) years of non-profit experience a must.
• Previous cost allocation, complex budget (at least $7 million in revenue), complicated general ledger and analysis experience required.
• Non-profit and/or grant experience; familiarity with Federal & State funding awards, cost reimbursement funding and regulations (OMB, A-133 audits).
• Flexibility to work extended weekday(s) and travel to varying local sites.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word; Accufund knowledge a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to handle confidential information and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process fund contract invoices.
• Enter monthly journal entries.
• Generate month-end reports and financial statements.
• Analyze financial records and make adjustments as needed.
• Prepare and enter journal entries including corrections and grant-related entries.
• Supervise the agency payroll process with HR approvals.
• Assist on annual and monthly interim financial statements and grant reporting.
• Manage financial administration and reporting of assigned grants, budgets, and reimbursements.
• Project carryover budgets and inform directors of unspent funds and deadlines.
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of grants including year-end AR and deferred revenues.
• Assist with year-end closing and audits; help implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff and departments; uphold agency mission and professionalism.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Accufund

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will conduct research, analysis, development, summarization of financial information for agency audit purposes, financial reporting and perform the financial administration and reporting of county, state and federal grants.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

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 functions.

• Processes fund contract invoices
• Enter monthly journal entries
• Generate month-end reports and financial statements
• Analyze financial records and reports and make adjustments as needed
• Prepare and enter journal entries which include correcting entries, allocating expenditures, grant related entries, etc.
• Supervise the agency payroll process which includes securing all payroll and benefit information approved by the HR department
• Assist on annual and monthly interim financial statements, regulatory and grant reporting
• Perform the financial administration and reporting of assigned county, state and federal grants which includes establishing grant in financial system, preparing budgets and any adjustments, monitoring spending and assisting in accurate and timely reimbursements
• Project carryover budgets and inform program directors of unspent funds and approaching spending deadlines
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of assigned grants, which include year-end calculation of accounts receivables and deferred revenues
• Follow expending of funds to correct fund within the project
• Assist with year-end closing and audits when necessary
• Assist with the creation, implement, and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures for the efficient operation of the department
• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks for the Finance Department
• Work collaboratively with all staff and departments
• Be punctual, present, and professional during work hours
• In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
• Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and philosophy.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience within accounting or finance including two (2) years of non-profit experience a must
• Previous cost allocation, complex budget (at least $7 million in revenue), complicated general ledger (has managed multiple locations, multiple departments, multiple projects) and analysis experience required
• Non-profit and/or grant experience; experience with an understanding of Federal & State funding awards, cost reimbursement funding and familiarity with regulations (OMB, A-133 audits)
• Flexibility and availability to work extended weekday(s) (month, quarter, annual close and audit), as well as availability to travel to varying local sites
• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word; Accufund knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, and analytical skills are necessary
• Must be responsible, be able to handle confidential information, organize effectively, and work independently
• Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families
• All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency
• Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and PPD risk assessment, proof of Covid-19 vaccination and immunizations for pertussis, measles and influenza (can decline)
• Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required

ModernHR is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.