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Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting grant compliance, and contributing to budgeting and audit activities. This role requires expertise in fund accounting, donor restrictions, and compliance with GAAP and relevant federal and state regulations for non-profits. The Senior Accountant collaborates with program managers, finance staff, and leadership team to promote financial transparency and responsible stewardship of funds. Key responsibilities include managing the general ledger, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and financial planning efforts.
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST DO SO ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OYHFS.ORG.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance analysis and ensure completeness and accuracy.
Account Reconciliation: Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Fund Accounting & Grant Management: Manage restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor, grant, and audit requirements. Track expenditures and support financial reporting.
Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead the closing processes, ensuring all entries are complete and financials are finalized within set deadlines.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and monitoring the annual budget; provide analysis to ensure financial performance aligns with projections.
Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Audit Support: Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
Tax Compliance: Support the preparation of tax filings (e.g., income tax, sales tax), ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Fixed Asset Management: Manage fixed assets, including tracking, depreciation, and disposals.
Financial Analysis: Deliver financial insights and analysis, including performance metrics, cash flow analysis, and cost control recommendations.
Team Leadership: Mentor junior accounting staff, offering training, guidance, and performance feedback.
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST DO SO ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OYHFS.ORG.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proven experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close processes.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
Familiarity with tax laws and regulatory compliance is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to financial accuracy and integrity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents who are served by our agency. Therefore, each employee must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents and adults who may have mental or behavioral health problems. The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression, and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.
Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB Test, Physical Exam and Drug Testing.
Must have a valid California Driver's License and a clear DMV record.
Must have the visual, audio, physical and technical ability to independently operate a variety of office equipment and communication equipment.
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting grant compliance, and contributing to budgeting and audit activities. This role requires expertise in fund accounting, donor restrictions, and compliance with GAAP and relevant federal and state regulations for non-profits. The Senior Accountant collaborates with program managers, finance staff, and leadership team to promote financial transparency and responsible stewardship of funds. Key responsibilities include managing the general ledger, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits and financial planning efforts.
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST DO SO ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OYHFS.ORG.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance analysis and ensure completeness and accuracy.
Account Reconciliation: Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Fund Accounting & Grant Management: Manage restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor, grant, and audit requirements. Track expenditures and support financial reporting.
Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead the closing processes, ensuring all entries are complete and financials are finalized within set deadlines.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and monitoring the annual budget; provide analysis to ensure financial performance aligns with projections.
Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Audit Support: Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
Tax Compliance: Support the preparation of tax filings (e.g., income tax, sales tax), ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Fixed Asset Management: Manage fixed assets, including tracking, depreciation, and disposals.
Financial Analysis: Deliver financial insights and analysis, including performance metrics, cash flow analysis, and cost control recommendations.
Team Leadership: Mentor junior accounting staff, offering training, guidance, and performance feedback.
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST DO SO ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OYHFS.ORG.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proven experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close processes.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
Familiarity with tax laws and regulatory compliance is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to financial accuracy and integrity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents who are served by our agency. Therefore, each employee must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents and adults who may have mental or behavioral health problems. The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression, and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.
Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB Test, Physical Exam and Drug Testing.
Must have a valid California Driver's License and a clear DMV record.
Must have the visual, audio, physical and technical ability to independently operate a variety of office equipment and communication equipment.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
