Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | The People Concern

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The People Concern, located in Los Angeles, CA. The People Concern is one of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and providing evidence-based solutions to homelessness and domestic violence through an integrated system of care. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the organization’s financial records, supporting daily accounting functions, and assisting with essential financial reporting and audits to maintain operational integrity and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA

• Team: Reports to Accounting Manager in the Admin Department of the Finance Program.
• Mission: Ensures accurate and timely financial records and supports essential accounting operations for the organization.
• Tech Stack: accounting software, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record Financials: Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare Entries: Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support AP/AR: Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Aid Closings: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience: One to three years of accounting experience; experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.