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Voala

Staff Accountant

Voala, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers 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 .CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION

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Accounting DepartmentServing those who serve others. The Accounting Department of VOALA is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to those who aid our communities’ most vulnerable. Administers finance operations and fiscal regulatory efforts for over 120 human services programs with over 2000 employees.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe 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 adjustments as needed.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintaining 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 GAAPProviding 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 FinanceQUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsEDUCATION:Bachelor’s DegreeOr a combination of five years relevant coursework and experienceEXPERIENCE:Minimum of three years of accounting experience (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 plusGreat Plain – SAPVolunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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