Staff Accountant

Accounting Position at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants regardless of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and all other protected categories by applicable law.

PPCCC is a trusted provider of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care along California's Central Coast. Each year, PPCCC provides 28,000 people on the central coast with health care services; including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, and safe and legal abortion care at our six health center locations. PPCCC also provides comprehensive sexuality education programs to help adults and teens make healthy decisions, prevent unintended pregnancies, and avoid sexually transmitted infection.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations through general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, assistance with month-end close processes, and preparation of audits. Provides support for financial reporting by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting data. Assists the Director of Finance with financial statement preparation, audit documentation, and process improvements to promote accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies.

Essential Functions:

• Accounts Payable:
• Move and validate data between purchasing, credit card, invoicing system, payroll and accounting systems.
• Onboarding vendors by collecting documentation, verifying completeness, and coordinating setup in the accounting system.
• Accounting and Financial Reporting:
• Prepare and maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, clearing accounts) with appropriate supporting documentation for review, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare routine journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications, in accordance with established schedules and accounting policies, subject to review and approval.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Identifies and documents unusual variances or discrepancies in general ledger accounts and escalate questions or exceptions for further analysis.
• Travels to health centers at least twice a year to perform physical inventory counts.
• Support the finance department in identifying and implementing improvements that promote accurate reporting and compliance with organizational policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO

Qualifications:

-Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).

-High attention to detail and accuracy.

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

-Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

-Candidate may travel within PPCCC geographic area (Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo)

-Must have reliable transportation.

-Valid California Driver's license and appropriate insurance

Education and/or Experience:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and 2 years of general accounting experience; or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

-5 years of accounting experience preferred.

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast's (PPCCC's) compensation philosophy supports the organization's mission, vision, and values. Each position has a salary based on market value and the organization's pay levels. Starting pay is $86,362. As part of our commitment to pay equity, PPCCC does not negotiate salaries.

Pay Differential: $ 1.00/hour bilingual Spanish/English differential pay is offered upon passing the language assessment test.