Accountant

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high-at-risk youth.

Provide general accounting support as part of the Accounting Team with responsibilities, accountability, and processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sycamores policies and procedures.

Starting Pay Range:

$25 - $31 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.)

• Ensures timely and accurate processing of programmatic invoicing; A/R management, while ensuring the appropriate GL coding and follow up for aging A/R.
• Prepare journal entries to support month end close.
• Perform general ledger operations and prepare analysis of accounts.
• Prepare year end close schedules to support fiscal audit.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the contract audit.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Auditor-Controller handbook.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR at least 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in internal controls (and Sarbanes Oxley as applicable)
  
  

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.