Staff Accountant
Company: Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
Become part of a growing organization that offers a wide array
of financial, educational and consulting programs designed to
promote economic development in the small business community.
Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR)
is a private, non-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation formed in 1977 to
help entrepreneurs take their place as vital contributors to the
Southern California economy. Both the US Treasury and the
California Organized Investment Network (COIN) certify PCR as a
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). PCR is also a
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the US
Small Business Administration (SBA). Job Description: A problem
solver who will engage with the accounting team to ensure the
organization adheres to standard practices and procedures, contract
compliance and safe guards the organization from financial issues.
The responsibilities include but not limited to processing Accounts
Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing the vendor database,
tracking Company credit card expenses, and collaborating on various
accounting initiatives. With a keen eye for detail and strong
analytical skills, you will ensure accuracy and compliance with
regulations, contributing to the overall success of the
organization. This role supports the Controller with implementing
the strategic vision of the organization through sound fiscal
management. Job Responsibilities:
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
entry/reporting and Loan recordings.
- Manage the vendor database, ensuring vendor data is accurate
and updated.
- Track and record Company credit card expenses.
- Assist with the management of accounting, auditing, and
budgeting within the organization.
- Research and input cash receipts data into Down Home Solutions
accurately and efficiently on a daily basis.
- Process disbursements and payment transactions for the Lending
Department.
- Prepare journal entries as needed.
- Work to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing as needed.
- Ensure compliance with and prepare reports according to
applicable government regulations.
- Use QuickBooks online to maintain records and prepare
reports.
- Coordinate with the lending department on notes receivables
debt collection.
- Coordinate with and prepare reports for upper management and
Board of Directors.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as
needed.
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
and react well under pressure.
- Support the corporate financial staff with miscellaneous
reporting and tasks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial
processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, thoroughness
and organization.
- Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize
tasks.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field,
preferred.
- 1 to 3 years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts
payable, accounts receivable experience and demonstrate a
familiarity with basic accounting principles and procedures.
- Understanding of Fund accounting a plus. Employment package:
- Medical, Dental and Vision options
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Vacation, Sick and PTO plan
- Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While
performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to
use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and
reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this position include close vision, distance vision, and the
ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is
usually low to moderate. Compensation: $25 -$38 per hour Process
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable entry/reporting and Loan
recordings. Manage the vendor database, ensuring vendor data is
accurate and updated. Track and record Company credit card
expenses. Assist with the management of accounting, auditing, and
budgeting within the organization. Research and input cash receipts
data into Down Home Solutions accurately and efficiently on a daily
basis. Process disbursements and payment transactions for the
Lending Department. Prepare journal entries as needed. Work to
reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances. Assist with
month-end and year-end closing as needed. Ensure compliance with
and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations.
Use QuickBooks online to maintain records and prepare reports.
Coordinate with the lending department on notes receivables debt
collection. Coordinate with and prepare reports for upper
management and Board of Directors. Contribute to team efforts by
accomplishing related tasks as needed. Able to deal with frequent
change, delays, or unexpected events and react well under pressure.
Support the corporate financial staff with miscellaneous reporting
and tasks. Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Keywords: Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development, Lancaster , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Los Angeles, California
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