Non-Profit Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Crystal Stairs

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

Finance - Fiscal Specialist (Staff Accountant)

100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles CA 90056

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Fiscal Specialist that will be responsible for performing Accounting and Financial functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager. The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely fiscal reporting in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state and program regulations. The Fiscal Specialist prepares financial information for the agency's programs and departments, as well as has responsibilities with ensuring timely monthly and annual closing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine accounting duties, including preparation of journal entries, review and research accounting transactions, and perform analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts for assigned areas
• May also assist in other areas of accounting, such as, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management as needed to meet department objectives
• Monitor contract/grant expenditures, revenue, and budget, reporting inconsistencies with the approved budget and modifying budgets when required
• Ensure all transactions for programs including accounts payable and general ledger entries are allowable in accordance with the funder's criteria and are recorded accurately, making adjustments as needed
• Prepare revenue and expense projections on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university OR extensive related work experience in Accounting /Financial Analysis may be substituted
• Strong accounting background in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger; experience in a government funded non-profit environment a plus.
• One year of experience monitoring budgets; budgets for government funded contracts/grants, a plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting and GAAP

Total Package of Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: