POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Clerk is responsible in maintaining one or a combination of generally accepted accounting systems. Under the direction of a senior or the Director of Finance, prepare journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts and payroll. Provide record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions. The Accounting Clerk will be hired and supervised by the Senior Accountant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Performing basic accounting procedures, e.g. A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, and tax payments. Overseeing all financial transactions, including bank and credit card reconciliations. Assisting with Month end and Quarterly closing (e.g. journal entries, bank reconciliations, allocations, credit card reconciliations). Assisting Director of Finance with annual financial and 403(b) audits by preparing supporting documentation. Respond to financial inquiries from staff, vendors, and external parties. Communicating with customers to address any past due invoices on their account. Assisting with financial data for management team upon request and assisting with other special accounting projects from time to time. Ensuring all active projects are covered by valid, binding contracts. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 2 years of finance and/or accounting experience, preferably with a nonprofit organization. Strong organization, oral and written communication skills. Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as experience with cloud-based accounting software and general ledgers. Analytical skills with particular attention to detail. Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our senior management team. Ability to handle multiple, high-leverage partner relationships in execution of overall organization strategy. Commitment to beloved community, educational equity, and the mission of LAEP. Self-Starter - you should be able to learn quickly and be resourceful in finding answers to questions or problems you are not familiar with. Cultural competence to work in a multicultural environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to mission. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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