Staff Accountant - Arlington Administration

Role: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Program: 9003-Finance

Department: Admin

Location: Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing and supporting daily accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end and year-end closing activities. The position assists with financial reporting, audits, and analysis while ensuring accurate and timely financial records in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively with internal departments and maintains a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.
• Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper account coding.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audits and provide requested financial information and supporting schedules.
• Monitor account balances and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational accounting policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
• Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• one to three (1-3) years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Work Environment

The Staff Accountant works primarily in a professional office environment and regularly uses a computer, accounting software, Microsoft Office applications, and other standard office equipment. The position requires frequent interaction with accounting staff, management, and other departments. The work environment is generally quiet to moderately active, with occasional periods of increased workload and deadlines, particularly during month-end, year-end, and audit periods.

The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Expected behaviors of all staff

• Act as a role model
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
• Continuously learn and improve
• Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
• Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
• Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
• Collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life