Accountant I

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

The person in this role is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. Ensures ledgers accurately reflect the Agency’s financial position and performance; provides timely reports based on this information. Conducts periodic internal audits of accounts and funds. Reviews budgets for optimum financial effectiveness. Produces various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Reviews business contracts for conformance with policy, applicability and practicality. Performs accounting tasks related to one or more accounting functions such as monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely payment of obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Interprets financial information and consults with management in its use.
• Analyzes performance of accounting activities, determines areas for improvement, and recommends changes.
• Monitors cash balances.
• Ensures ledgers accurately reflect the Agency’s financial position and performance; provides timely reports based on this information.
• Monitors accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely payment of obligations.
• Conducts periodic internal audits of accounts and funds.
• Reviews budgets for optimum financial effectiveness.
• Reviews and/or prepares bank reconciliations.
• Produces various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Reviews business contracts for conformance with policy, applicability, and practicality.
• Reviews batch controls for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares department budgets.
• Assigns, plans, and evaluates work of assigned personnel.
• Instructs and trains others in methods and procedures.
• Acts as liaison with auditors to coordinate audit schedules and helps auditors with yearly and fiscal audits.
• Inputs on computer terminal.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• One to three years of related experience.

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office 
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking