Accounting Specialist

Exciting Accounting opportunity with a non profit organization in Culver City!Job SummaryThe Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the agency's financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies and procedures. Verifying, recording, and processing financial transactions, such as invoices, expenses, and receipts. Handles accounts payable and accounts receivable; credit card expenditures, providing general accounting support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks and handling information of extreme sensitivity and confidentiality.Essential Job Duties:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Maintain confidentiality with regards to all sensitive agency informationWork with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payrollProcess incoming payments by check, credit card, and EFTReceive, process, and reconcile statementsAssist with preparation of financial statements and reportsGenerate and review monthly reportsPrepare and make bank depositsAssist with preparation for annual auditsSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation and ensuring complianceEnsure compliance with internal accounting proceduresMaintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoicesPerform administrative and other tasks as neededSupport with payroll processing; prepare necessary payroll reports; collects and verifies time sheets/time recordsWorks on special projects as assignedReview credit card statements; reconciles all credit card expendituresInvestigate all transactions in order to prevent fraudPrepare financial reports and various accounting statementsPost journal entries to general ledgerFollow up all transactions continuously and provide updates to the managementAdhere to corporate standards and procedures in all reconciliation activitiesFile all prepared accounts in a well-organized mannerReconcile discrepancies in different accountsProof accounting reports for clerical accuracyAllocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental proceduresMaintain staff confidence and protects accounting/finance and payroll/ human resources operations by keeping information confidentialMaintain client confidentiality, HIPAA compliance and appropriate boundaries with all staff and familiesPerform a variety of clerical tasks including filing, assembling and labeling, scheduling interviews, document revision, supporting with tracking documents and completing paperwork required for billing and other projects as needed. Assist with general organizational or computer-based projects including dataContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededBe punctual, present, and professional during work hoursIn accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and philosophy.Qualifications & EducationAssociate's degree in business administration, accounting or related field; bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferredMinimum of one to two (1-2) years of accounting and payroll processing experienceStrong computer literacy skills (MIS, word processing, database and spreadsheets, internet and email use required)Data entry, knowledge of data analysis, MIS systems and reporting proceduresFamiliarity with payroll software a plusStrong and effective verbal and written communications skills requiredCreative problem solver with a can-do attitudeMust be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to research best-practice and compliance guidance, complete work accurately, meet deadlines, and follow through on job duties and projectsAbility to prioritize workload, multi-task and be flexibleAbility to liaise effectively with a range of relevant authorities, individuals and organizations; demonstrated effective interpersonal skillsDesire to be a part of a diverse team, and the ability to both think independently and work collaborativelyWorking knowledge of budgets and expense reportsImprove personal skill set regarding software proficiency, financial analysis and data processingMust be responsible, be able to handle confidential information, organize effectively, and work independentlyPassionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and familiesAll employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency.Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemptionSuccessful completion of pre-employment physical and TB/PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR) and influenza (can decline)Class "C" driver's license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation requiredModernHR/IMS is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.