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Job description
About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at .
PAY RATE: $ - $ Per Year
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Accountant I: Provides financial information by preparing reports, maintaining accounting records and general Ledger and analyzing accounts and program expenditures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and charges
Analyzes general ledger account and program financial situation Provides financial analyses, participates in budget preparation
Prepares documentation for internal and external audit
Prepares monthly billing and Drawdown
Maintains Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirement
Corrects errors by posting adjusting entries in Great Plain Accounting software
Prepares monthly, quarterly, yearly closeout reports for funders
Maintains simple accounts and balance reconciliation
Other duties as required
ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.
Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and charges
Analyzes general ledger account and program financial situation, participates in budget preparation, assist internal and external audit
Prepares monthly billing and Drawdown
Maintains Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirement
Other duties as required and may be subject to change
MANDATED REPORTER
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE: 3 years of Accounting/Bookkeeping experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's in finance, business or accounting
Accounting experience in federal grant reporting and grant management preferred
Experience working in public and/or non-profit organization preferred
Great Plain accounting software
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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