Accountant

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N. At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N. The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all. The Position: The Accountant is responsible for analyzing trends and variances, updating the general ledger and reporting as required by the agency and funding sources. This person must exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine and complex departmental accounting and record-keeping functions. Compensation And Benefits The pay range we’re offering is $22.50- $26.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience. Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Sick Time Paid Holidays 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3% Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus Credit Union Membership Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth Qualifications A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred or Business related degree required from an accredited College or University. CPA license is preferred but not required. Has 2-4 years of accounting experience. Non-Profit preferred, but not required. Knowledge of fund accounting and GAAP and demonstrates knowledge of fiscal regulations. Proficiency Microsoft Office application; especially Excel; Relevant Accounting Software; General Office Skills, Excellent written and Communication Skills. Must be highly detail oriented and organized. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance creativity, problem solving, and results. Excellent problem-solving skills Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening Ability to commute to various sites Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance Physical exam with Tb test and drug test Key Responsibilities Primary responsibility is to assist with the preparation of financial statements and support schedules according to corporate timelines Assists in monitoring Department of Mental Health, Foster Family Agency, Residential and Non Public School invoicing. Analyze and reconcile Department of Mental Health billing. Manage general accounting tasks on the Accounting G/L Application (MAS 90). Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Post journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue Update aging reports on a monthly basis Manage and monitor Fixed Assets Assist with the monthly close pr