What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Homeless Health Care Los Angeles?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Staff Accountant will play a vital role in the success of the Finance department. He / She must be able to work independently, collaboratively and possess great attention to detail. He / She ensures staff’s compliance with HHCLA’s Accounting Policies and Procedures, internal controls and the Uniform Guidance. He / She will have knowledge or experience working with grant funded programs and the compliance requirements of the Uniform Guidance. He / She will have the responsibility over the preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, review vendor invoice for accuracy, account coding, accounting period, expense allocation and cost allowability. He / She will perform balance sheet account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, assist in the billing function, assist in the accounts payable function, He / She will assist the Controller in preparing various schedules to assist in the annual audit process, and financial statement preparation.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Record and applies deposits into CYMA.
- Prepares balances sheet account reconciliations and applicable adjusting journal entries.
- Prepares monthly reconciliation of agency bank accounts.
- Reviews vendor invoices for math accuracy, managers’ approval, account coding, accounting period, expense allocation and allowability of costs.
- Assists with the preparation of the year-end audit schedules and other financial schedules as needed. Support funders’ monitoring activities.
- Assists with monthly funder invoicing i.e. gathering support documentation to meet funders’ billing standards.
- Assist with monthly AMEX reconciliation
- Implements and consistently practices harm reduction, trauma informed care, housing first and integrated care interventions.
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, utilizing professional, open and respectful communication. Maintains a solution focused, strengths based and client centered approach with managers, co-workers and clients of HHCLA.
- Maintains client records according to HIPAA and adheres to all client confidentiality requirements and standards.
- Attends and participates in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and special projects to promote professional development.
- Models HHCLA approach, mission and core values in all communication, correspondence, community events, coalitions and advocacy efforts.
- Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by the Controller.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :
REQUIRED :
Education and Work Experience :
Knowledge and Skills :
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
None needed
PREFERRED :
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS / INTERACTION :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; help maintain a health work environment, initiates and maintains professional interactions and communication with HHCLA employees and / or others, and interacts with all levels of organizational staff and management; outside auditors, community partners and / or vendors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
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 must be able to : use hands to produce records and / or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee must possess ability to ensure significant communication with HHCLA’s community members. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds. 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.
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. While performing the duties of this job, must be available to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee will constantly work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS :
There is one flight of stairs that must be climbed to the 2nd floor at the 1282 West 2nd Street Site location. There is no elevator access within the office.
Company Description
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles (HHCLA) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides comprehensive behavioral health and holistic health care to address the unique challenges of people who are experiencing homelessness. Driven by socially conscious Angelenos for fellow Angelenos, HHCLA has been providing a pathway to health, recovery and emotional well-being without bias or judgement for more than 30 years. With a continuum of services that includes counseling, substance use treatment, syringe exchange, overdose prevention, and housing with supportive services, HHCLA seeks to improve the quality of life and capacity for stability of the people they serve, and help them secure and stay in permanent housing.
Company Description
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles (HHCLA) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides comprehensive behavioral health and holistic health care to address the unique challenges of people who are experiencing homelessness. Driven by socially conscious Angelenos for fellow Angelenos, HHCLA has been providing a pathway to health, recovery and emotional well-being without bias or judgement for more than 30 years. With a continuum of services that includes counseling, substance use treatment, syringe exchange, overdose prevention, and housing with supportive services, HHCLA seeks to improve the quality of life and capacity for stability of the people they serve, and help them secure and stay in permanent housing.
