Accountant I

Salary: $25.50-$31.27 Per Hour

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

SUMMARY

This Accountant I will perform a variety of entry level accounting assignments in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation, and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting for Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-Entry programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a wide variety of accounting assignments related to departmental accounting activities occurring within the annual accounting cycle including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of transactions, trial balance, closing, and end of period adjustments.
• Performs accounts payable, accounts receivable and capital asset accounting.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of financial transactions, statements, and reports.
• Assists in preparing complex accounting reports and schedules, including statements of revenue and balance sheets.
• Assists in conducting cost surveys, revenue analyses, and other accounting studies and participates in writing reports of findings.
• Assists in the audit of grant related expenditures for appropriate use and coding and compiles expenditure data and reports.
• Does direct research to define the accounting requirements of laws and regulations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Excel, Access, and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent majors with completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general accounting, cost and fund accounting
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Handling: Occasionally

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See: Constantly

Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled,
• Hybrid work schedule
• Over Time will be available

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.