Job description

About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION - Accounting Department

Serving those who serve others. The Accounting Department of VOALA is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to those who aid our communities’ most vulnerable. Administers finance operations and fiscal regulatory efforts for over 120 human services programs with over 2000 employees.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Financial Assistant III: Performs financial data entry and maintains accounting records and provides general assistance to the Accounting department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in financial data entry
• Assist in updating and maintaining financial records
• Assist in preparing and posting the general and accrual entries
• Assist in preparation of settling budgets
• Assist with audits as necessary
• Manage data, records, and reports by checking for errors and verifying accuracy of information
• Prepare and Process program participant requests for financial assistanceCut checks based on approved requests

Based on signed checks issued, post bank positive pay online
Make copies of the checks before releasing
Scan checks then file together with the documents

• Prepare monthly program check detail reports
• Performs other tasks as directed by senior accountant or financial manager

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree in finance, business or accounting, or equivalent college coursework (two years).

EXPERIENCE:

• 4 years of experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting:
• Or Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting

KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft operating systems - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Office.
• Strong skill with Microsoft Excel
• Data entry, record keeping and database operation (QuickBooks or other accounting software)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong 10-key skills
• Strong math and good organizational skills
• Sets priorities, handle multiple tasks, able to meet deadlines
• Skilled problem solving and decision making,
• Detail oriented, able to accurately interpret data.

INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Prompt, collaborative/team player, regular attendance, adaptable, communicator, organized.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business or accounting
• Familiar with QuickBooks and Great Plain accounting software

VOALA BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans
• Choice of 2 dental insurance plans (one plan for employee only; has no premium)
• Vision insurance plan
• Voluntary Supplemental Coverage
• Accidental Injury Coverage
• Hospital Care Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company funded 401a retirement pension plan
• Optional employee contribution to 403b retirement savings plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Programs to maintain your health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – (No cost to employee and 100% confidential)
• Company funded Short-term Disability Insurance (STDI) Insurance
• Company funded Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

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