Senior Accountant

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary: Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, the Senior Accountant maintains financial records and ensures accurate recording of all financial transactions. The Senior Accountant prepares complex financial reports, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements, and analyzes financial trends to forecast future revenues and expenditures. This role ensures ledger integrity, reconciles subsidiary accounts, and supports audit and compliance efforts. The Senior Accountant may provide training and guidance to accounting support staff.

Salary: $80,000-$92,000

To see the full Job detail: Senior Accountant JOB FLYER.pdf

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team environment, the Senior Accountant performs the following duties:

Financial Analysis, Reconciliation, and Reporting (45%)

• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and sub-ledger accounts; prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in coordination with Finance staff.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and reconciling transactions.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all cash, savings, and investment accounts, including related journal entries.

Fixed Asset and Capital Expenditure Management (15%)

• Maintain and analyze fixed asset schedules.
• Identify purchases to be capitalized, assign asset numbers, reconcile asset detail, and calculate depreciation and amortization.
• Ensure compliance with CCRC’s fixed asset and disposal policies.

Journal Entry and Close Process (10%)

• Process and manage journal entries for assigned areas during monthly close.
• Work with department staff to ensure proper recording of capital projects and balance sheet items.

Compliance and Audit Support (10%)

• Review Accounts Payable transactions and Purchasing requisitions for compliance.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and applicable regulations (e.g., OMB 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administration Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
• Assist in preparation for annual financial audits, including audit schedules and documentation.
• Respond to audit requests from independent auditors and funders.

Staff Support and Collaboration (15%)

• Train, mentor, and review work of Staff Accountants as assigned.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to internal staff on financial inquiries or issues.
• Engage in cross-departmental projects related to accounting and finance.

Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities

These duties are generally periodic and comprise less than 5% of overall functions:

• Stay current on accounting standards, regulations, and funder guidelines; research and propose technical accounting solutions as needed.
• Conduct research or analysis on special projects as requested by leadership.
• Participate in professional development activities, trainings, and workshops.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 5 years of advanced level accounting work experience with Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 
  • Or any combination of education and experience which would enable the candidate to successfully perform the functions of the position.
• Professional/Technical Certifications: n/a  
• Technical Requirements:
  • Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word; proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.).
  • Experience with computerized or cloud-based accounting systems

• Bilingual Required: n/a
• Behavioral:
  • Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative team work, accurate work product, strong problem solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
  • Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
  • Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
  • Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
  • Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
  • Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
  • Adherence to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Travel: Occasional travel/business related driving required. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.
• Work Schedule: Full time, Hybrid schedule, typically M-F, regular business hours
• Work Environment: Office work environment; ambient temperature, noise level, indoors
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
  • Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
  • Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
  • MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
  • Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
  • CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
  • Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
   

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center 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. 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at [email protected].