What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Options For Learning?
Description
About our organization
Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
About this position
The senior accountant works within the organization’s cross-functional Finance
Department that oversees the accounting responsibilities for multiple state- and federally funded programs. This position leads staff accountants involved in processing invoices, credit cards, rent, provider payments, reimbursements, and financial reports.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager to support the organization’s mission and achieve its strategic goals.
What you’ll be doing
- Supervising a team of accountants and accounting technicians, overseeing their daily routine tasks and ensuring operational efficiency;
- Providing ongoing guidance, training, and coaching to staff;
- Completing the month-end closeout and fiscal year-end (including programs fiscal year-end) closeout on schedule;
- Managing the organization’s accounts payable systems (currently NetSuite, AvidXchange, and Company Mileage);
- Reviewing all invoice batches generated from the payable systems for accuracy in coding and dates;
- Importing batches from payable systems to the accounting system;
- Assisting in the determination of payment methods to maximize benefits to the organization;
- Liaising between vendors and program directors to resolve issues;
- Reviewing, approving, and posting accounting batches prepared by staff accountants;
- Preparing schedules and supporting documents for grant and year-end audits;
- Reviewing and preparing revenue and expenses for specific grants;
- Responsible for knowing the funding requirements and technical nuances of grants assigned;
- Preparing cash analyses;
- Preparing and reviewing grant invoices;
- Preparing and/or reviewing monthly/quarterly/yearly grant reports as required by grantors;
- Reviewing and approving monthly/quarterly balance sheet account schedules;
- Actively participating in the annual in-service training;
- Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
- Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis, according to organization policies and procedures;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field;
- Four years of accounting experience;
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel;
- Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English;
- Ability to function well in a team environment and understand different perspectives.
What we can offer you
- Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee’s premiums; prorated for part-time);
- Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
- Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
- Generous and flexible PTO;
- Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!
Job specifications
- Reports to the controller;
- Non-exempt, full-time, 12-month work year;
- Eight-hour workday, four-day workweek;
- Hybrid work schedule with approval by supervisor;
- Limited evening or weekend hours may be required;
- Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at organization discretion.
Salary
- $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
Salary : $45 - $65
