Staff Accountant - Grants & Contracts in Los Angeles, California at WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION

JOB SUMMARY:

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

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.
• Reconciles various bank accounts.
• 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.

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.