Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers 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 www.voala.org.PAY RATE: $91020.25- $95810.79 Per YearBENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEAccountant II: Supports assigned VOALA Programs with accounting and reporting services. Provides financial information to Program Managers and Corporate Leadership, by preparing reports, maintaining accounting records and General Ledger and analyzing accounts and program expenditures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains accounting data for multiple programs (some with multiple grants) while managing varying grant requirementsPrepares journal entries, worksheets, and financial reports using automated as well as hands‑on accounting practices following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Approves AP vouchers and codes expenses and chargesAnalyzes general ledger account and program financial situationPrepares monthly billing and DrawdownMaintains Accounting controls by following policies and procedures complying with Federal, state and local financial requirementCorrects errors by posting adjusting entries in Great Plain Accounting softwarePrepares monthly, quarterly, yearly closeout reports for fundersMaintains simple accounts and balance reconciliationProvide financial analyses and supports Program budget preparationCreates program and corporate budgetsAnalyzes program budget vs. actual expendituresMonitors program actual expenditures and compare to budget and make recommendations to align actual expenses to budgetAssists in program start‑up and RFPCoordinates program contract execution and submissionESSENTIAL DUTIESAn essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.Maintains accounting data for multiple programsProvides financial analyses and participating in budget preparationAssists in program start‑up and RFPCoordinates program contract execution and submissionOther duties as required and may be subject to changeMANDATED REPORTERAs 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.REQUIREMENTSMust be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsEDUCATIONEXPERIENCE4 years of general accounting experience or 2 years of public accounting experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's in finance, business or accountingAccounting experience in federal grant reporting and grant managementExperience working in public or large publicly funded non‑profit organizationLimited audit backgroundExperienced with Great Plain accounting softwareVolunteers 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr