Staff Accountant

About Us VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans� services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org. PAY RATE: $68944.54 - $72573.20 Per Year BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Job Summary And Purpose The Staff Accountant I initiates and completes the month end close for assigned programs, managing and analyzing the budgets of specified program funds, providing regular reports. Ensures all transactions for assigned programs are recorded accurately, including all accounts payable and general ledger entries, making adjustment as needed. Duties And Responsibilities Maintaining accounting data for multiple programs (some with multiple grants) while managing varying grant requirements (data entry, file maintenance)Preparing journal entries, worksheets and financial reports using automated as well as hands-on accounting practices following GAAP Providing financial analyses and participating in budget preparationAssist with audits as required, preparing documents and reportsPrepare monthly billing and grant drawdownMaintain accounting controls, as required by VOALA, grantor requirements and GAAPAssist with preparation of reports to FundersOther duties as assigned by Director of Strategic Finance Essential Ability Acknowledgement Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges. Essential Duties An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.Maintaining accounting data for multiple programs (some with multiple grants) while managing varying grant requirementsPreparing journal entries, worksheets and financial reports using automated as well as hands-on accounting practices following GAAPProviding financial analysis and participating in budget preparationPreparing monthly billing to program fundersMaintaining accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying Federal, State and Local financial requirementCorrect errors by posting adjusting entriesPrepare monthly reports for Program Managers. Assist withy quarterly, yearly closeout reports for fundersOther duties as required and may be subject to change MANDATED REPORTER As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsAbility to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges. Education Bachelor�s Degree Or A combination of five years relevant coursework and experience Experience Minimum of three years of accounting experienceOR, Two years of accounting experience in a in a large, publicly funded non-profit organizationOR, If the candidate has an Associate�s Degree or less, five years of accounting experience). Preferred Qualifications Degree in Accounting or BusinessFederal grant reporting and fund accountingAudit background is a plusNon-Profit experienceGreat Plain � SAP Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.