Accounting Assistant

Job Details

Job Location: Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services - Baldwin Park, CA 91706Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

DUTIES AND STANDARDS

• Insures timeliness and accuracy of all job functions.
• Makes daily bank deposits and runs daily banking reports.
• Reconciles home operating budgets and bank accounts as assigned.
• Performs mid-month budget audits and accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Prepares and maintains multiple journal entries.
• Reconciles journals to the general ledger and verifies key balances reconcile.
• Prepares monthly financial statements with comparison to budget.
• Prepares contract cost reports with the assistance of the Vice President (VP) of Finance.
• May assist other employees to provide, verify, or elicit information.
• Manages contract cost reporting for multiple contracts.
• Manages fixed asset information and recordkeeping, including capital projects, work-in-process, disposals and depreciation schedules

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Supervision of staff is not a requirement of this position.

REGULAR WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Receives Supervision from Accounting Manager.
• Consults with Directors, Group Home Administrators and others to obtain the information required for accounting functions.
• Provides leadership and training to other administrative staff as needed.
• Maintains contact with various outside agencies to resolve cost reporting and other issues.
• Collaborates with Accounting Assistants in the effective operation of the accounting department.
• Collaborates with other Agency staff.

WAGE HOUR STATUS

• Non-Exempt: This position may require after hours/evening work as needs of the agency dictate.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in accounting or similar is required. Associates degree in accounting or higher is preferred.
• Minimum one year paid experience working in an accounting department.
• 10 key by touch and minimum 40 WPM typing required.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and accounting principles, office procedure and practices. Familiarity with GAAP.
• Must possess a valid California driver license and have a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carrier.
• Management skills is preferred but not required.
• Computers skills with a basic understanding of Office (Word, Excel) is required.

Job Type: Full-time