Accounting Specialist - Job 383

The Organization
North Los Angeles County Regional Center "NLACRC" is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.
Supervision
This position does not supervise others.
The Position and Job Summary
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities including all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Accounts Payable:
Reviews, verifies and reconciles vendor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy. Processes, analyzes and reconciles vendor payments.
Calculates, reconciles and processes overpayments and underpayments to vendors for retroactive rate adjustments.
Assists vendors with billing and payment related inquiries. Provides customer service to vendors and internal staff.
Provides training and support to vendors on proprietary software and invoicing procedures.
Accounts Receivables:
Analyzes, reconciles and manages trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
Completes third party benefits applications and reporting.
Prepares and processes contracts with residential vendors.
Responds to inquiries related to third party benefits and trust accounts. Provides customer service to consumers, residential vendors and internal staff.
Manages accounts receivables and reconciles accounts.
Fee Assessment Programs:
Completes assessments for various programs in accordance with governmental legislation and internal policies and procedures.
Prepares written communication of assessments and responds to inquiries.
Assists with internal staff trainings on policies and procedures for fee programs.
Provides resource information and customer support to consumers and internal staff related to fee programs.
Additional Duties:
Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks.
Maintains accounting files and records.
Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS 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, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent in accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
2 or more years of accounting related experience.
KNOWLEDGE and/or SKILLS
Knowledge of basic general accounting principles and practices, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, and general office practices.
Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Spanish helpful, not required.
Professional Development Opportunities & Growth
NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Consumer Services Managers have the opportunity to work with the senior-leadership team and acquire new leadership skills.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.
COVID-19 Job Requirements
Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A reasonable accommodation may be requested for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
This position is non-exempt. Regular Salary: $22.04 To $26.01 per hour.
NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.