Accountant I

Under the supervision of the CFO, Accountant I performs entry-level professional accounting duties involving the preparation, maintenance, and review of financial records. This position assists with general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and the preparation of financial statements while ensuring compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adheres to El Concilio California policies and procedures per the agency employee manual.

Maintain accurate financial records and accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures.

Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and general ledger postings.

Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

Review invoices, payment requests, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and proper authorization.

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as assigned.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records and accounting transactions.

Maintain organized accounting files, supporting documentation, and audit records.

Assist with budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.

Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and documentation.

Use accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial management systems to enter, analyze, and report financial data.

Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and administration.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without accommodation satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, an/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to handle a high volume of documentation and task completion in a timely manner.

Must be able to drive in personal vehicle to bank and/or vendors.

Maintain a cooperative working relationship with management, staff, and program participants.

Maintain acceptable work habits such as attendance, punctuality, time management, team work, etc.

Understand and work effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.

Must complete and pass criminal and fingerprint background check.

Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Initiative-Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Language: Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience is required.
• Experience in a non-profit organization preferred.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and grant tracking is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

• Up to date automobile insurance
• Successful completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• Successful completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Training
• Successful completion of HIPPA Training

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and kneel for long periods. The employee frequently is required to walk, drive, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, stoop and lift, and move up to 25 pounds. The employee will occasionally load and unload program items from personal vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate noise level. Primary work environment is an office setting, and public venues. The employee will occasionally be required to work outside in moderate weather. Projects and events can create a high-paced environment.

Employees shall work in a non-hostile work environment. That is, the employee is expected not to engage in any activity that unreasonably interferes with performance of any other employee, such as harassment, unlawful discrimination or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates another person.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

El Concilio California is an Equal opportunity Employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.

The information herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.