Staff Accountant (Programs) - Financial Services Department

About this role

Location: Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Financial Services Department

Status: Exempt, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Services Department is seeking a Senior Accountant that will thrive and foster collaboration to meet program accounting and reporting deadlines. This position provides a great opportunity for professional growth and to make an impact on the organization and greater community served. As a Senior Accountant you will be entrusted with working on the general accounting, operation financials in collaboration with program team members, cross-functional financial services members, and Archdiocese personnel within operational and ministry departments. You will have exposure to a variety of entities and frameworks under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, corporations, charitable fund and annual appeal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

*Transactional*

• Reconcile bank accounts and record payment applications
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations and full-cycle accounting (Assets, Liabilities, Revenue, Expenses)
• Crosstrain with other Financial Services team members to provide back up for key responsibilities
• Perform ad hoc assignments, as necessary

*Compliance and Reporting*

• Assist with third party independent audits and reviews
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), non-profit accounting standards, and relevant regulations
• Maintain company policies and procedures and desktop procedure documentation
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting accuracy

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree i...