Description:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of Union Rescue Mission. This individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and preparing financial statements to guide management on financial decisions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the Abila MIP Fund Accounting system, understanding of grant reporting requirements, and a strong commitment to our organization’s mission.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compile monthly internal and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Assist in development of the annual operating and capital budgets as well as performance projections.
• Reconcile all bank and investment accounts.
• Assist with grant reporting by preparing required financial documentation and reports.
• Assist with New Market Tax Credit reporting by preparing required financial documentation and reports.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for retail operations.
• Analyze and reconcile accounting data to develop appropriate recommendations and solutions.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts, inter-company transactions, and process journal entries, as needed.
• Prepare account analysis and explanation of budget variances.
• Maintain the Accounting system, Accounting Procedure Manual, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP.
• Account for depreciable/amortizable assets.
• Assist in implementing and integrating new software platforms.
• Compile annual Form 990 and other annual regulatory reports.
• Assist in the preparation of year end documents for external audit and to facilitate the audits.
• Conduct all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Conduct other tasks and projects assigned by the Director of Finance.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests of their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly to communicate with employees and/or vendors.
• Required manual dexterity for occasional reaching and lifting objects, and operating office equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• This position works predominantly indoors in an office setting.
• The office is clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Requirements:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURES:

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field.
• 5 years progressively responsible, related experience.
• Non-profit experience, a plus.
• CPA license, a plus.
• Experience with grant reporting, a plus.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Highly experienced in integrated accounting systems (Abila MIP Fund Accounting), CRMs (Salesforce) and other financial and operational systems.
• Ability to analyze fairly complex data and develop recommendations and solutions.
• Excellent planning, organizing and project management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Well-versed in the use of technology applied in financial and operational environments.
• New Market Tax Credit Program, retail and construction experience, a plus.
• Strong orientation toward detail, quality and task completion.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle project leadership responsibility.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external and organizational environment.

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URM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1891. Today, we are one of the largest rescue missions of our kind in the United States, and the oldest in Los Angeles. For over 130 years, people with feelings of distress and despair have been coming to Union Rescue Mission seeking help. URM is committed to life-transforming ministry through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in these core values.