Junior Accountant (CA, Montebello)

Title: Junior Accountant

Program: MAOF Finance & Accounting (Los Angeles County)

Annual Salary: $65,800.00 - $70,304.00

Openings: 1 Position

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time

Closing Date: Open until filled

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting month-end and year-end closing processes; preparing required private and government cost reports; assisting with fiscal year-end close-out reports for assigned programs; preparing audit schedules; processing purchase requests and purchase orders; supporting annual budget development; ensuring financial compliance; and implementing accounting policies and procedures. This role also performs other accounting and compliance-related duties as assigned by Senior Accountants or the Director of Finance in support of audits, month-end closing, and program fiscal monitoring by government and private funding sources.

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DUTIES & 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.

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REQUIRMENTS:

• 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.

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MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.

• 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

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