Accounting and Financial Services Specialist

6 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Los Angeles Education Partnership Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a combination of generally accepted accounting systems for the Los Angeles Education Partnership. This role will involve preparing and analyzing financial reports, journal entries, maintaining and reconciling ledger accounts and payroll, and providing records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performing and overseeing basic accounting procedures, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, time billing, payroll, general ledger, and tax payments.
  • Reviewing payroll for the entire company and preparing financial statements, including monthly and quarterly financial reports, and weekly cash flow forecasts for the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Managing month-end and quarterly closing, including journal entries, reconciliations, and other related tasks.
  • Analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and investment transactions, and preparing quarterly management reports.
  • Assisting the Director of Finance with annual financial and 403(b) audits, and Form 990, by serving as the company liaison with auditors and tax professionals.
  • Preparing monthly budget-to-actuals for programs and grants, and collaborating with program directors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and accuracy of information.
  • Communicating with customers to address past due invoices, and producing financial data for the management team upon request.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience.
  • Strong organization, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer aptitude, including expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with cloud-based accounting software and general ledgers.
  • Analytical skills with particular attention to detail.
  • Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with senior management.
  • Ability to handle multiple, high-leverage partner relationships in the execution of overall organization strategy.
  • Commitment to the mission of the Los Angeles Education Partnership.
  • Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and be resourceful in finding answers to questions or problems.
  • Cultural competence to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, the board, or other outside partners.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the mission.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


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