Senior Staff Accountant

California Children’s Academy is looking for an enthusiastic person who is a team player and eager to learn and advance in accounting knowledge and skills under the supervision of CPA. California Children’s Academy is a State funded Nonprofit Organization providing high quality early learning and care to children from low-income working families in Los Angeles County.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Prepare and record accurate and timely month-end journal entries

· Perform all accounts payable functions including reviewing all invoices, coding, timely processing of payments, maintaining vendor files, and communicate with vendors

· Manage and record corporate credit card expenses

· Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations

· Analyze income statement accounts

· Assist in month-end closing procedures

· Support the annual financial statement and other audits

· Responsible for Asset Inventory Management and record keeping

· Responsible for internal procurement, policies and processes and track compliance

. Purchasing

o Coordinates annual purchase planning with various departments

o Seeks and partners with reliable vendors and suppliers

o Oversees the proposal, bidding, negotiation process for goods and services

· Assist with special or ad hoc projects as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAPP)
• Strong ability using Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Sage accounting software (plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Quick learner and problem solver
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of payroll process and record keeping
• Procurement Experience (plus)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English a plus)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Required)
• 5+ years relevant experience in accounting including month-end close.
• Procurement and Inventory experience a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No