Accountant

Employment Type: Full TimernFLSA Status: Non-ExemptrnCompensation: $28.87 - $36.95 in 6 stepsrnApplication Deadline: Open Until Filledrn rnMISSION STATEMENT:rnJoin Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as an Accountant. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.rnOur Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.rnOur Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.rnWe are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?rn rnJOB SUMMARY:rnUnder direct supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accountant performs professional-level accounting duties and provides support to the Finance Department in a non-profit, grant-funded environment.rn rnDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:rnrnPrepare, post and reconcile regular and monthly journal entries, such as recurring manual journals, adjusting journals, prepaid expenses, and depreciation.rnReconcile various accounts, such as balance sheet accounts, as requested by the Finance Manager.rnProcess monthly child care provider payments, including importing, posting, reconciling, and processing payments, in conjunction with program and Fiscal staff.rnMay post direct allocations and monthly indirect costs.rnPost regular deposits and ensure proper account coding to applicable projects and general ledger accounts.rnMay assist with data entry and conducting agency-wide physical inventory.rnResearches and reconciles staff travel advances on a regular basis, properly coding as appropriate.rnMay assist with preparations for audits and reviews, such as pulling back up documents, as requested.rnMay assist with month-end or year-end closing, such as reconciling various general ledger accounts or posting adjusting journals.rnMay support Department Directors by providing regular expense reports, as requestedrnMay conduct research & report discrepancies to Finance Manager, as requestedrnMay assist with creation and maintenance of files, such as vehicles, property files, vendors, or independent contractors.rnMay scan and electronically file various documents, as requestedrnMay occasionally assist with Accounts Payable and Payroll duties in the event of a team member\'s absence or a position vacancy.rnProvides general support to the Finance DepartmentrnComplies with all Federal, State and Local regulations, including GAAP and the OMBrnOther duties as assigned.rnrn rnEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:rnrnAssociates degree in accounting or related field; ANDrnTwo (2) years accounting experience, including posting to the general ledger and reconciling accounts, with a general understanding of accounting principles, preferably in a nonprofit settingrnrnORrnrnFour (4) years general accounting experience, including posting to the general ledger and reconciling accounts, with a general understanding of accounting principles, preferably in a nonprofit settingrnrn rnOTHER REQUIREMENTS:rnrnTravel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).rnWork variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hoursrnMust be able to meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:rnrnCriminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI).rnReliable, insured transportation and valid Driver LicensernMotor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO\'s vehicle insurer.rnHealth examination with tuberculin clearance.rnrnrnAbility to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.rnrn rnKCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free WorkplacernKCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee\'s authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.