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Title: Program Accountant

Program: MAOF Finance & Accounting (Los Angeles County)

Annual Salary: $77,000.00 - $79,000.00

Openings: 1 Position

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time

Closing Date: Open until filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Program Accountant will be directly responsible for the month-end closing, preparation of required government cost reports on a monthly or quarterly basis, fiscal year-end closeout reports required by government funding sources for programs assigned, audit schedules at fiscal year-end for programs under him/her, processing of Request for Purchase and PO, annual budget preparation for programs assigned, contract financial compliance, implementation of accounting policies and procedures, and other ad hoc tasks assigned from time to time in relation to annual audit, month-end closing, and program fiscal monitoring by the various government funding sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES ? Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directly responsible for the preparation of journal entries to record revenue, expenses, accruals, allocations, and other general ledger transactions pertaining to the programs assigned.
• Reviews check requests, Requests for Purchase, Mileage Reimbursement request, Petty Cash Replenishment request, and other accounting documents submitted by program directors/supervisors/managers for payment processing. See to it that these requests are supported by required documents and duly approved by authorized officers.
• Periodically reconciles balance sheet and revenue and expenses accounts with the general ledger to ensure accuracy of financial reporting to funding sources to external auditors.
• Prepares cost reports using the required forms to various government funding sources on a monthly, quarterly and fiscal year basis supported by final trial balance and detailed general ledger reports.
• Prepare fiscal year-end audit schedules as assigned with supporting documents. Complete these schedules within agreed-upon deadlines. Also responsible for compiling and submitting additional documents requested by external auditors at fiscal year-end based on test samples from auditors.
• Prepare actual vs. budgeted performance reports for each assigned program at month-end and year-to-date as requested to serve as inputs to CFO reports to the Board and for discussion during the operating performance review meetings with the VP of Operations and Program Directors.
• Completes the portion of the 6-months rolling cash budget pertaining to his/her assigned programs with respect to the timing of cash receipts and cash disbursements.
• Prepare fiscal year-end projection of revenue and expenses for each assigned program as input to the overall agency projection of revenue and expenses. Also assist the Financial Manager of Grants Accounting and Accounts Payable in the preparation of the agency annual fiscal year budget based on assumptions as to program revenue and expenses and approved government funding.
• Implements established and newly approved accounting policies and procedures as they apply to month-end closing activities, recording of general ledger transactions, procurement, petty cash handling, requests for reimbursements, check requests, and other accounting-related tasks. See to it that these policies and procedures are followed to the letter at all times.
• Assist the Financial Manager of Grants Accounting and Accounts Payable in the preparation of ad hoc accounting reports involving financial and general ledger transaction analysis of certain programs.
• Perform other accounting-related tasks assigned, involving use of electronic spreadsheets and other MS Office Suite programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor?s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience in the accounting department of a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficient in accounting and spreadsheet applications; working knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; collaborate effectively as part of a team; and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) ? (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time ? 48 hours.
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave ? 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty ? 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match ? 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) ? For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership