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SHIELDS for Families · 1 day ago

Sr. Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA 90047

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$33.65/hr - $40.86/hr

2+ years exp

SHIELDS for Families is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The role involves managing a variety of accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and grant reporting.

Addiction TreatmentChild CareHealth CareMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal HealthRehabilitation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conduct daily accounting activities across all functional areas, including Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Payroll (P/R), and General Ledger (G/L)

Review and process Accounts Payable, including expense coding, data entry into accounting systems, report preparation, and check processing

Prepare monthly billing invoices and fiscal reports for funding agencies

Maintain the General Ledger, including bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and data input

Process payroll and assist with related journal entries and reconciliations

Assist with account analysis, financial reports, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements

Assist with the development, monitoring, and revision of organizational budgets

Develop and maintain accounting procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and private contract and grant requirements

Prepare annual program cost reports for Controller review and submit finalized reports to county agencies

Review third-party subcontractor monthly billing invoices for accuracy; request corrections and missing documentation as needed

Coordinate with external auditors to complete annual financial audits and program-specific audits

Qualification

Accounting experienceBlackbaudExcelPayroll system experienceGovernment contracts experienceCost reportingBachelor’s degree in AccountingFlexible work habitsCPACPA-trackCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 2 years' hands-on finance and/or accounting experience, preferably with non-profit organizations

Familiarity with computerized accounting systems; Blackbaud experience a plus

Flexible work habits with the ability to shift priorities quickly and work extended hours when needed

Must have experience with Microsoft Office products; strong Excel skills required

Preferred

Payroll system experience strongly preferred

Experience working with government contracts and grants preferred

Familiarity with cost reporting and funding agency requirements preferred

CPA or CPA-track a plus

Benefits

$2,000 Recruitment Bonus: The recruitment bonus of $2,000 will be paid in two lump sums: the first sum of $1,000 will be paid on the next regularly scheduled pay date after successful completion of 90 days of employment. The second sum of $1,000 will be paid after successful completion of 12 months of employment.

Competitive Wages and room for growth

Vacation and sick leave

Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family

Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance

Chiropractic services

Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

17 paid holidays, effective upon hire

Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire

Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service

Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service

Winter break

Pet Insurance