Staff Accountant - Los Angeles, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Downtown Los Angeles team. Under the supervision of the Controller and Senior Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, process invoices, and perform account reconciliations while analyzing data and supporting day-to-day operations.

Our ideal candidate has 2–4 years in accounting, solid Excel/Word skills, and experience with GP/Acumatica.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 year accounting degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years general accounting experience required.
• Experience with Excel & Word required; Dynamics GP and Acumatica preferred.
• Reliable transportation for onsite work; CA driver license and auto insurance required for personal vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for month end close.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Process invoices in the accounting system.
• Analyze and research transactions.
• Log, review and reconcile clinic day sheets.
• Provide back-up support to Accounts Payable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Controller.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–4 year accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Acumatica

Job description

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to work in our Downtown Los Angeles. Under the general supervision of the Controller and Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, entering invoice transactions, account reconciliations, data analysis and other tasks as may be assigned.

Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to four (4) year degree in accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years general accounting experience required.
• Experience with, Excel & Word is required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Acumatica is preferred.
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
• If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid CA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.

About the Position:

• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
• Preparation of journal entries for month end close process.
• Monthly Account Reconciliations.
• Invoice processing into our accounting system.
• Analyze and research transactions.
• Log, review and reconcile Clinic Day Sheets.
• Provide back-up support to Accounts Payable Department.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Controller.

Generous salary and benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
• Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
• Hiring range: $32.21 - $38.65 per hour (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:

At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of "we respect and honor all people", which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding,or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.