Staff Accountant

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 77,725 - 94,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay differential of $1.00 per hour

Commitment to pay equity

Job summary

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast is seeking an accountant responsible for day-to-day operations, including general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations. The position emphasizes accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with organization policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and at least 2 years of general accounting experience. Starting salary is $86,362, commensurate with market value.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• 2 years of general accounting experience or equivalent.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations through general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with month-end close processes and audits.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles (GAAP)

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants regardless of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and all other protected categories by applicable law.

PPCCC is a trusted provider of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care along California’s Central Coast. Each year, PPCCC provides 28,000 people on the central coast with health care services; including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, and safe and legal abortion care at our six health center locations. PPCCC also provides comprehensive sexuality education programs to help adults and teens make healthy decisions, prevent unintended pregnancies, and avoid sexually transmitted infection.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations through general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, assistance with month‑end close processes, and preparation of audits. Provides support for financial reporting by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting data. Assists the Director of Finance with financial statement preparation, audit documentation, and process improvements to promote accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounts Payable

• Move and validate data between purchasing, credit card, invoicing system, payroll and accounting systems.
• Onboarding vendors by collecting documentation, verifying completeness, and coordinating setup in the accounting system.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, clearing accounts) with appropriate supporting documentation for review, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare routine journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications, in accordance with established schedules and accounting policies, subject to review and approval.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Identifies and documents unusual variances or discrepancies in general ledger accounts and escalates questions or exceptions for further analysis.
• Travels to health centers at least twice a year to perform physical inventory counts.
• Support the finance department in identifying and implementing improvements that promote accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate may travel within PPCCC geographic area (Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Valid California Driver’s license and appropriate insurance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and 2 years of general accounting experience; or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• 5 years of accounting experience preferred.

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast’s compensation philosophy supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Each position has a salary based on market value and the organization’s pay levels. Starting pay is $86,362. As part of our commitment to pay equity, PPCCC does not negotiate salaries.

Pay Differential: $1.00 per hour bilingual Spanish/English differential pay offered upon passing the language assessment test.