Jr. Accountant for Nonprofit . - PACE

Compensation: $45,000 - $70,000 annually plus excellent benefits

*** This position is on-site 5 days a week in our DTLA office***

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

PACE is a local community nonprofit organization founded in 1976 to provide job training and placement services for the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles. PACE has since expanded into a variety of service areas, all tailored to meet the growing and changing needs of the multi-ethnic communities in Los Angeles County. Now, in addition to job training and employment services, significant PACE programs encompass: business development; early childhood education (Head Start); financial education and asset building; housing and rehabilitation services; weatherization and energy-conservation programs; and affordable housing development. PACE serves more than 60,000 people each year with our wide scope of services with approximately 350+ staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs and is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for assisting the Controller and becoming part of the accounting team which may involve: grant accounting and reporting, allocations of shared costs, budget development, ensuring compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements and contract terms and conditions. Position is responsible for monitoring cash flow to ensure sufficient cash on hand to cover various expenses. Perform various reconciliations, ensuring all month-end and year end accrual are posted to the general ledger. Making sure various periodic financial statement and grant reports are prepared accurately and timely to the funding source.

This is a great entry level position for candidates looking to start their career in accounting or nonprofit sector.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly financials, reports and budgets according to schedule in timely manner.
• Assist with audits and yearly reports and schedules in timely manner.
• Verify and post and reconcile all transactions that are properly documented in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining daily cash flow
• Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with contract audits, corporate audits, including A-133 and SEFA.
• Work on various tasks and reports assigned by the Controller

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university, or currently attending school working towards a Bachelor's degree
• Minimum one year experience as an accountant / bookkeeper.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with nonprofits or fund accounting is highly desirable

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination including drug/alcohol screening
• COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically an office environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Representative physical demands of the job include:normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.