Staff Accountant/Payroll

Kastel Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastel Group is seeking an experienced accountant to handle daily maintenance of the general ledger and related budgeting tasks for a nonprofit/government funded environment. A minimum AA degree in Accounting is required, with strong emphasis on grant revenue recognition and compliance.

Two+ years in accounting, including GL, journal entries and reconciliations, is expected. Familiarity with government grant accounting and multi-entity software such as Sage Intacct is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience with nonprofit or government funded entity preferred, including grant revenue recognition.
• Experience with Single Audit/Uniform Guidance compliance a plus
• At least two years experience in accounting (GL, journal entries, financial statements) and bank reconciliation

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with accounts payable and supervise purchasing.
• Prepare program budgets and revisions and ongoing budget analysis.
• Reconcile overdue receivables report with AR control account monthly.
• Coordinate with Accounting Manager on cash collection efforts.
• Prepare financial reports on a timely basis.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets and perform physical verifications.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting

GAAP knowledge

Single Audit

Excel skills

Reconciliations

Education

A.A. degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Blackbaud

MIP

NetSuite

Job description

To handle daily maintenance of the general ledger and other finance and budgeting tasks.

A minimum A. A. degree in Accounting or related field required.

Prior experience with a nonprofit or government funded entity, including exposure to grant funded revenue recognition, strongly preferred

Experience with Single Audit/Uniform Guidance compliance a plus

At least two years experience in accounting (general ledger, journal entries and financial statements) and bank reconciliation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following

• Working knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting principles, highly preferred
• Assist in the preparation of all audits.
• Familiar with government grant and contract accounting, preferred
• Proficiency with multi-entity accounting platform such as Sage Intacct or a comparable system (i.e., Blackbaud, MIP, NetSuite)
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Reconciles overdue receivables report with accounts receivables control account on a monthly basis (“Aging report.”)
• Coordinates with Accounting Manager with cash collection efforts.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains files and records supporting General Ledger transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable and supervise purchasing.
• Assist with the preparation of program budgets and revisions, and maintaining ongoing analysis of budgets.
• Analyzes accounts, transactions and procedures.
• Prepares financial reports on a timely basis.
• Maintains inventory of fixed assets and conducts physical verification as scheduled.
• Reports for work as scheduled
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering the ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and respecting the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.
• Performs other duties as required.

respecting the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing and sitting for long periods of time along with being able to move and walk to various locations; climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing, bending, twisting, and lifting (20-25 lbs.).
• Ability to see, hear and talk clearly in order to receive instruction and to give instructions as a supervisor.
• Work indoors in temperature controlled environment.
• Read clearly, proof, and analyze complex reports including both text and numbers.
• High level concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time required to produce reports and entries.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and make decisions regarding correct formatting of work and implement same; interact appropriately with others.
• Must be able to work with numbers and formulas in interpreting various text and reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Detailed knowledge of accounting, including making adjustments in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger on a computerized accounting system.
• Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy, and ability to make difficult mathematical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical or legal terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, a variety of government employees and management.

EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum A. A. degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Prior experience with a nonprofit or government funded entity, including exposure to grant funded revenue recognition, strongly preferred
• Experience with Single Audit/Uniform Guidance compliance a plus
• At least two years experience in accounting (general ledger, journal entries and financial statements) and bank reconciliation