Staff Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Staff Accountant prepares accounting information to assist in producing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the agency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and records deposits and cash receipts in the accounting system.
• Prepares schedules as directed
• Review Accounts Payable prior to posting
• Assists with monthly funder invoicing.
• Assists with Audits
• Reconciles ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Enters journal entries as needed
• Provide back-up to Senior Accountant, as needed
• Implements and consistently practices harm reduction, trauma informed care, housing first and integrated care interventions.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, utilizing professional, open and respectful communication. Maintains a solution focused, strengths based and client centered approach with managers, co-workers and clients of HHCLA.
• Complies and maintains familiarity with agency and program policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and special projects to promote professional development.
• Models HHCLA approach, mission and core values in all communication, correspondence, community events, coalitions and advocacy efforts.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field; and three years of work experience in non-profit industry with one year in the area of computerized accounting setup and report writing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Non-Profit fund accounting is a must.
• Knowledge of federal, state, county, city contractual invoicing is a must
• Understanding of cost centers and allocating costs
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high energy environment
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints
• Ability to work independently and with others – including other employees, clients and members of the public in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or concerns
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency policies
• Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records
• Familiar with the principles of Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First and Integrated Care
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities and vulnerable populations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from office personnel, and other employees
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, properly registered vehicle and insurance

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PREFERRED:

• Prior experience invoicing for a non-profit agency
• Strong written skills
• Bilingual
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills