Black Women for Wellness (BWW) is seeking a Temporary Accountant to join the team! This is a full-time opportunity located in Los Angeles, CA. Please read the full job description below. To apply, well-qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.
Position Title: Temporary Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance
Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, California
Compensation: $35.00 - $48.00PH
About Us
Black Women for Wellness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing policies and electing leaders who improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of Black women, girls, and gender expansive people.
Our work moves public policy forward, elects leaders who prioritize Black women's needs, shifts, culture through media, and storytelling, and empowers community members to engage in the fight for equity and justice. Through organizing, advocacy, coalition building, and civic engagement, we are building political power that creates lasting systems change.
Position Summary
The Temporary Accountant supports the financial health and integrity of Black Women for Wellness by maintaining accurate financial records and performing essential accounting functions. This role is responsible for general accounting activities, ledger activity, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, expense tracking, grant-related financial documentation, and month-end and year-end activities.
The Temporary Accountant helps ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, documentation is complete, and accounting practices support timely reporting, compliance, and responsible stewardship of BWW's resources.
Responsibilities and Tasks- Maintain accurate, complete, and organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational policies, accounting standards, and retention requirements.
- Prepare and record journal entries, maintain the chart of accounts, and ensure accurate coding and classification of revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities in the general ledger.
- Review financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, documentation, and proper authorization, and research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Process invoices, payments, reimbursements, and other expenses accurately and on time, reviewing documentation for appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting information.
- Maintain vendor and accounts payable records, respond to routine payment and documentation inquiries, and assist with year-end vendor reporting.
- Record and track revenue from grants, contributions, contracts, and other funding sources, maintaining accounts receivable records, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with invoices for contracts and other receivables.
- Reconcile revenue records with development and grant-management records, coordinating with staff to resolve discrepancies, and maintain documentation supporting restricted and unrestricted revenue.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations, following up on outstanding expense documentation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of BWW's mission and organizational goals.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting or financial management experience, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close with accurate supporting schedules and documentation.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and familiarity with federal, state, and local grant and contract financial requirements.
- Strong proficiency with QuickBooks or other nonprofit accounting systems and with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, coding errors, or incomplete documentation in financial transactions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain organized financial records, manage multiple recurring deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain routine financial matters clearly to colleagues.
- Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Commitment to the accurate, ethical, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources and to health equity, racial justice, gender justice, reproductive justice, and community well-being.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Black Women for Wellness is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local laws.
If you need reasonable accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please contact bwwhr@thedeamergroup.com..
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We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application!
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