HS-EHS Accountant II

MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION Job Description Position: HS/EHS Accountant II Program: Finance and Accountant ? Head Start & Early Head Start Program (Los Angeles County) Salary: $65,500.
00 - $68,688.
00 annually Status: Exempt Reports To: Head Start/Early Head Start Fiscal Officer DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs varied professional accounting work related to the preparation and analysis of financial and accounting statements, the coordination of data required for internal and external audits and statutory and program reports, and the completion of specialized accounting analyses; performs related duties as assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory and program reports.
Analyzes and reports upon the sources of variance in revenues and expenditure.
Conducts evaluation of revenue and expenditure trends for particular programs.
Prepares cash flow statements to depict organization?s position.
Initiates and coordinates internal and external financial audits.
Updates Chart of Accounts for reconcile actual charges to accounting system.
Researches and provides accounting data and analyses for management.
Provides guidance to management and departmental representatives given questions of problems.
Reviews and corrects General Ledger coding of revenue and expense line items in check requests, invoices, Purchase Requisitions, Petty Cash, and other transaction documents requiring input into the MIP Fund Accounting Software.
Reviews Journal Vouchers for correct coding including payroll accounts such as payroll fees, workers compensation, group health Insurance, 403b plan contributions, etc.
Reviews petty cash replenishment request and liquidation to ensure that all back-up documents are complete and general ledger coding is correct.
Develops and maintains reliable financial records and accounts for the safeguarding of MAOF physical and financial assets.
Assists in the preparation of audit schedules as requested by the Fiscal Officer and/or by the Chief Financial Officer in compliance with external auditors and LACOE fiscal monitor requirements from time to time and on an annual basis.
Strictly follows and implements the MAOF Procurement Policies and Procedures at all times.
Reviews In-Kind or non-federal share for accuracy.
Performs other tasks/assignments given by Head Start Fiscal Supervisor.
Create, update and monitor the renovation project worksheet in DIR.
GOV online system for each Head Start/Early Head Start Renovation Project.
Monitor all Davis-Bacon Act projects and make sure the Certified Payroll Reports are complete for each Head Start/Early Head Start project before all invoices are processed for payment.
Update the collection for Certification of Debarment from all vendors that are business with LACOE programs and run reports from www.
Sam.
Gov to check whether the vendor has been debarred from doing business with any governmental entity or private entity.
Reviews Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in MICROIX to ensure accuracy of general ledger coding and completeness of supporting documents required by LACOE and MAOF?s Procurement Policies and Procedures.
Creates outstanding Purchase Order reports at end-of-month as inputs to the monthly cost reports.
Prepares month-end journal entries to finalize trial balance.
Initiates the preparation of the monthly cost reports for review due to LACOE on or before the 12th of the following month.
Updates weekly and monthly cost projections by program for review by the Fiscal Officer and Program Director.
Assist in the preparation of Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs), annual budget refunding application, and other required reports.
Performs other duties as assigned for the program.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor?s from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
Two years of general professional accounting and budgeting experience required.
Proficient in reading, writing, and understanding work related material and make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
Proficient in automated accounting systems.
Detail-oriented.
Excellent mathematical skills Thorough knowledge of personal computing programs (e.
g.
, Excel, Word, etc.
).
Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues; and complete projects under the tight deadlines even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
Must be in compliance with appropriate background check(s), criminal record clearance and Child Abuse Index.
Must possess a valid California driver?s license, own automobile, and current automobile insurance.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Must have verification of T.
B.
clearance at the time of employment issued within six (6) months prior to employment, to be renewed every year.
Must pass pre-employment Health Screening, T.
B.
Test and Drug Screening.
Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis and measles at the time of employment, annual requirement thereafter.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MAOF Sponsored Benefits: MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including: 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