Accountant Job at Children's Institute, Inc. in Los Angeles

**COMPENSATION:**$68,640.00 USD - $78,936.00 USDIn accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.**BENEFITS:*** Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents* 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees* Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year* Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)* Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance* Voluntary Supplemental Insurance* Opportunity for growth & advancement* Professional development & continued training* Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities**CONTINGENCIES:*** Influenza immunization or declination* COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations* Education verification* Reference check* Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services* Drug and alcohol screening* Tuberculosis screening## **VISION REQUIREMENTS*** No special vision requirements.## **NOISE LEVEL*** Moderate noise## **REQUIRED TRAINING*** New Hire Orientation* AB1825: Harassment Prevention Training* Mandated Reporter* CPR/First Aid# **DUTIES**## **SUMMARY**The Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions are validated, reconciled, and recorded in the general ledger. The positions will Prepare monthly finance data (i.e., balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports) as a part of the monthly close process.## **ESSENTIAL DUTIES***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform* *essential functions.** Processes journal entries, account reconciliation and analysis, and supports the accounting close process.* Prepares monthly financial data, including assets, liabilities, and payroll, and organizes balance sheet entries to the general ledger as a part of the monthly closing process.* Reconciles accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.* Participates in internal and external audits. Coordinates documents for external audits and assists the Accounting Manager in running internal audits.* Identifies and reports the need to implement accounting and accounting control procedures in compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance; upon approval, establishes, modifies, and coordinates necessary procedural changes.* Supports the preparation of government filings and tax-related documentation.* Prepares and monitors complex financial records and reports.* Maintains complex accounting records in compliance with State and Federal regulations and guidelines.* Collaborates with different departments to track and analyze revenues, expenses, billed amounts, payments received, payroll labor distributions, cost allocations, accruals to contract/grant budgets to ensure compliance and adherence to budgets and cost containment.## **ADDITIONAL DUTIES*** Mentor accounting clerk position.* Other duties and special projects assigned.## **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*** This job has no supervisory responsibilities.# **QUALIFICATIONS**## **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.* 2+ years of experience in Accounting required.## **OTHER QUALIFICATIONS*** Valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.* Position may require some travel.* Ability to handle confidential information.* Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.* Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.* Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Free from alcohol and drug abuse.* Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.## **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*** Certified Professional Accountant preferred.## **COMPUTER SKILLS*** Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)* Accounting software (i.e., NetSuite, etc.)Children’s Institute (CII) believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. Using a whole family, two-generation approach, CII offers education, counseling services, parenting support, convening spaces and enrichment programs in the community, at our early education centers, K-12 schools, and neighborhood hubs.Our employees value passion, partnership, innovation and equity. If meaningful work and a vibrant culture are important to you, you're in the right place. Join our team and change the world! #J-18808-Ljbffr