Accountant- Job #270

                                                                     ACCCOUNTANT

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision Receives general supervision from the Accounting Supervisor. The Position and Job Summary

Responsible for conducting vendor audits in accordance with governmental legislations, reviewing independent audit and independent review reports from vendors and performing a variety of complex accounting functions.

It includes the following. Assigned duties may vary and other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts audits of vendors in accordance with statutes and regulations. Performs field work, analyzes data, research statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements and prepares written reports of audit findings. Prepares external correspondence and reporting related to vendor audits.

• Tracks and reviews independent audit and independent review reports submitted by vendors in accordance with statutory requirements.

• Reviews cost statements submitted by vendors.

• Conducts various internal audits to verify internal controls including physical inventory of fixed assets.

• Completes monthly reconciliation of fixed assets database to general ledger.

• Generates, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of monthly and annual reports.

• Participates in training of internal staff on accounting functions and procedures.

• Provides technical assistance and support to accounting staff.

• Assists with preparation of month-end financial statements and reports.

• Assists with preparation and analysis of expenditures data and reports.

• Performs various accounts payable, accounts receivable and accounting functions as required.

• Prepares and posts journal entries.

• Maintains accounting files and records.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5) or more years of accounting experience, including one year of audit experience.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, general ledger systems, and bank reconciliation. Auditing, training, research and forecasting, data analysis, report preparation and presentation skills. Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to speak and write in an organized and effective manner, succinct direct manner, and simply complex ideas into simplified forms.

Essential Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans:

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.

• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents

• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses

• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses

• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees

• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents

• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees

• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)

• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time

• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year

• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

Compensation:

This position is a non - exempt. hourly position.

Base Pay Rate / Salary Range Information

The actual amount offered within the posted salary/pay rate range will depend on a variety of factors, including degree obtained/education, experience, skills and abilities, and other relevant job-related factors. The lower end of salary range applies to candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have limited years of relevant experience; the higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of direct relevant experience.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance