Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Job Summary

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 300+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $ 497 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.

This position is responsible for fiscal management of complex government and private grants and plays a key role in LAHSA's management of financial resources. This position is responsible for submitting monthly funder requests by or before the due date. To achieve this aim, this role completes complex reconciliations, proposes budget modifications, and responds to funder and management requests.

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Creates and submits monthly and semi-monthly funder requests by designated due dates and timely enters accounts receivable into the accounting system.
• Reviews monthly financial reports, ensures accuracy, and facilitates the creation of any necessary corrective journal vouchers.
• Works proactively with Budget & Financial Planning and Treasury units to ensure necessary budget modifications are executed, and journal entries are posted.
• Timely prepares closeout documents for grants to ensure eligible expenditures have been reimbursed, cash has been requested and received in a timely manner, and savings have been identified and reported to the grantors.
• Accurately completes quarterly closing to reconcile the advance and revenue to the eligible expenditures by preparing analysis and completing the journal entries to recognize the grant revenue by contract level.
• Communicates information and ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.
• Evaluates the financial standing of various programs by independently comparing program outcomes to goals to determine performance.
• Maintaining an automated fund accounting system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable Federal, State, County and City regulations.
• Assists in establishing, implementing and maintaining internal controls and LAHSA's accounting policies and procedures.
• Offers innovative enhancements to department operations.
• Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance.
• Assists auditors and grant monitors during annual financial audits.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong verbal, organizational, analytical and project management skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to complete automation projects using advanced techniques in Excel
• Strong time management skills, which include prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Work well independently and as a member of a team.

Training & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or other related field
• An MBA may be substituted for 1 year of the required experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting financial analysis within a governmental entity or federally funded non-profit organization.
• Experience in fund accounting and financial grants management of federal, state, county and city funds, including a working understanding of 2 CFR Part 200, fundamentals of the HUD Supportive Housing Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Programs, and general ledger management and maintenance.
• Experience with fund accounting software, preferably Sage (MIP) Fund Accounting.

Schedule: The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.

Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.

Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements. Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io; or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer