Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) · 1 day ago
Junior Accountant
Montebello, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$66K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expThe Mexican American Opportunity Foundation is seeking a Junior Accountant to support their Finance & Accounting program in Los Angeles County. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing journal entries, and assisting with audits and budget development.
EducationSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Prepare journal entries to record revenue, expenses, accruals, allocations, and other general ledger transactions for assigned programs
Review check requests, Requests for Purchase, mileage reimbursement requests, petty cash replenishment requests, and other accounting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and required approvals prior to processing
Reconcile balance sheet, revenue, and expense accounts to the general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end cost reports using required formats for government and private funding sources, supported by trial balances and detailed general ledger reports
Prepare assigned fiscal year-end audit schedules with supporting documentation and respond to additional documentation requests from external auditors
Prepare actual versus budget performance reports for assigned programs at month-end and year-to-date for use in CFO and leadership reports
Complete assigned portions of rolling cash budgets, including timing of cash receipts and disbursements
Prepare fiscal year-end projections of revenue and expenses for assigned programs and assist with development of the agency-wide annual budget
Implement and follow established accounting policies and procedures related to month-end closing, general ledger entries, procurement, petty cash, reimbursements, and check processing
Assist the Director of Finance and Senior Accountants with special accounting projects and ad hoc financial analysis
Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned using spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, preferably in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience in a nonprofit or for-profit organization
Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial analysis
Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet applications; experience with MIP Fund Accounting preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements related to financial records, funding information, data, and organizational information
Ability to work collaboratively, maintain professional relationships, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to represent the agency professionally at all times when interacting with internal staff, auditors, funding agencies, vendors, and the public
Preferred
Experience with MIP Fund Accounting
Benefits
Personal Time Off (PTO) ? (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
Paid Sick Time ? 48 hours.
Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
Bereavement Leave ? 5 paid days.
Jury Duty ? 5 paid days.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match ? 100% vested.
Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
Pet Insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance (EAP) ? For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Credit Union Membership
Company
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)
Mission: The mission of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride, values and heritage of the Mexican American culture.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Vicky Santos
Chief Operating Officer
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