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Rescue Mission Alliance

Staff Accountant

Rescue Mission Alliance, Oxnard

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Organization
The Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is a Christian non-profit organization that has been serving the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services for more than 39 years. RMA partners with local churches to meet the spiritual needs of the people we serve.
The primary purpose of the Accounting Department is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of business transactions, and reports to provide support and customer service through information and communication for the Rescue Mission Alliance.
Summary
The Staff Accountant works within the Accounting Department with the objective of processing payroll, journal entries and reconciliations for financial transactions to facilitate management reporting and accurate payroll reporting. The Staff Accountant reports to the VP of Finance and Adminsitration and interacts with the CEO, CFO, Directors, Managers, and Supervisors. This position is a full-time non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Daily - Monitor timekeeping reports to assure compliance with company policy and wage & hour laws. Process wage garnishments and respond to agencies. Process manual payroll checks as necessary and maintain log for manual and voided checks. Prepare miscellaneous bank deposits and post to A/R or G/L. Answer and respond to calls from Auto Donors for 1098C reporting.
  • Semi-Monthly - Prepare payroll, run edit reports, reconcile totals between time clock and payroll system, make necessary corrections, and submit approved payroll to agency. Prepare and enter general ledger entries for 403b contributions, and payroll. Research and resolve payroll corrections.
  • Monthly - Enter general ledger entries for month end worker's comp and miscellaneous revenue into Intacct. Reconcile monthly medical, dental, life insurance, vision invoices with the payroll deductions.
  • Quarterly - Prepare EDD multiple worksite report and submit to Controller.
  • Annually - Prepare forms 1099 and 1098C and submit to Controller. Annual notice to employees for address info for W-2 forms.
  • Occasionally - Ad hock reporting for HR Dept and others.
  • Annually - assist with collection of data requested by the auditors, Controller or CFO during annual audits.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
During periods of vacations or illness in the department the Payroll Specialist will serve as backup for the Senior Accountant, and Accounts Payable Associate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
  • The Staff Accountant will have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree required .
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently in order to communicate with managers, supervisors, donors, and outside customers.
Skills
The Staff Accountant will be able to learn new software quickly, handle multiple tasks, and utilize e-mail to communicate.
Software
Software used by the Staff Accountant includes Intacct, ADP, Excel, and Outlook and is subject to change based on the needs of the company and/or department.
Physical Demands
Must be able sit for long periods, bend and lean over file drawers, maintain a clean and safe workspace free of clutter and trip hazards, and operate a computer.
Equipment
  • Computer
  • 10 key calculator
  • Telephone
  • Copier/scanner

Work Environment
The Staff Accountant will work in an office environment utilizing computers.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. dhs.gov/e-verify