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Title: Accounting Manager

Reports to: Senior Director of Finance

Program: 9003-Finance

Department: Admin

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

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

Status: Exempt (Salary), Full-Time, Management

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

Openings: 1

SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is a service-minded professional and a part of the Finance Department who is responsible for supporting and supervising various aspects of accounting functions at The People Concern. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and will support the Finance Department by serving as the manager of the accounting team, will provide support for government and private audits, will assist in monitoring, preparing and/or performing general ledger entries, will oversee month-end close activities, will review and ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, and review transactions for proper coding and classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Accounts payables and finance administration functions by supervising the accounting team, reviewing work for accuracy, and providing training and guidance on proper coding and classifications
• Responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable process and data integrity.
• Ensure that all accounts and cash-related documentation is systematically stored and safeguarded
• Oversee the weekly check-run process and ensure staff follow the process in accordance with required internal controls and urgencies
• Assist with proper coding and classification of costs in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensures the accuracy of transactions and allocations related to government contracts and private grants income and expenses
• Maintain quality controls associated with the AP process including credit card management systems and other third-party systems related to these functions
• Assist with managing the month-end closing process, ensuring timely closing and fiscal data accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation and management of contracts, grants and agency audits.
• Assists in the development of and implementation of accounting procedures; including recommending changes
• Update and maintain accounting forms such as check requests, petty cash, credit card, reimbursements mileage etc.
• Performs and assists in the completion of bank accounts and agency credit cards reconciliations.
• Stays current with government regulations and assists with preparation and coordination of annual tax and 1099s filings.
• Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• 3-5 years of experience working in a Finance Department in a supervisory role with a team of 4+ members with an understanding of accounting standards and principles.
• 3-5+ years’ experience performing non-profit accounting
• Experience with multiple non-profit accounting software solutions, especially QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Ability to understand cost allocations and government grant requirements.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial systems best practices
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses problem solving and conflict resolution skills and exercises professional judgement.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced, professional environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily indoor office environment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environments
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

1. Act as a role model
2. Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
3. Continuously learn and improve
4. Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
5. Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
6. Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
7. 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 based on 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 skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates