Senior Financial Reporting 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!

 Under the direction of the Financial Reporting Consolidation Manager, the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Sr. FRA) is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, these include the CFO, Operations Strategic Team (OST), Leadership Team, funders, grantors, and government agencies. The Sr. FRA will prepare tax-related reports for CCRC’s external tax team in preparation of the 990 Tax Returns and assist in analyzing situations and methods of accounting treatments specific to non-profits.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team structure, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation (50%)

• Prepare and review to ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report package in accordance with accounting policy and GAAP as required for VP & CFO to present to the OST, Leadership Team, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and external parties in a timely and accurate fashion (e.g. bankers).
• Collaborate with CFO/VP, FR&C Manager Grants Director FP&A Director and Accounting Manager monthly to review and discuss financial package.

Financial Analysis & Recording (20%)

• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in conducting variance analysis by comparing budgeted versus actual financial performance, identifying key drivers and deviations.
• Support the preparation and recording of GAAP-compliant lease adjustments, including the calculation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
• Prepare GAAP elimination adjustments for consolidation purposes and depreciation allocation for billing purposes.
• Assist in establishing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendars in coordination with the GM Director and Accounting Manager to help ensure closing deadlines are met and issues are addressed promptly. Support the FR&C Manager in monitoring the month-end closing process and help keep the VP & CFO informed of emerging issues that may impact financial and tax reporting

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (25%)

• Prepare audit schedules and complete work assigned related to annual financial audit.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review information requested by outside tax accountants for annual tax filings. Stay current and knowledgeable on accounting standards (GAAP), agency contract funding terms and conditions and guidelines or regulations that relate to responsibilities. Research technical accounting issue or topic and prepare recommendation on correct treatment and reporting of financial transactions that arise.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, federal (OMB circulars) and funding requirements and state regulations and laws.  Maintain adequate record keeping for compliance.

Documentation & Reporting Standards (5%)

• Develop, document, and maintain financial reporting standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across the organization.
• Ensure that all financial reports and statements are clearly documented and ready for internal or external review, ensuring transparency in the financial reporting process.

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education: Bachelor's Degree with major in Accounting or related field. 
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or accounting, ideally in the non-profit sector.
  • 2-3 years of preparation of financial statements including managing the consolidation of financial data across multiple entities, programs, or locations, variance analysis and funder compliance reporting.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Professional/Technical Certifications: N/A 
• Technical Requirements:
  • Demonstrated computer skills including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word; proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, etc.).
  • Extensive experience with computerized accounting system; working knowledge of Workday and Adaptive Insights a plus. 
  • Understanding of internal controls and the ability to identify areas for process improvement.

• Bilingual Required: n/a
• Behavioral:
  • Possess analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to details essential. Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with competing deadlines and to prioritize work effectively and apply a sense of urgency to projects.
  • Proficiency in thinking and working independently, resourceful in researching and solving technical accounting and tax issues.
  • Professional work conduct, effective organizational skills and customer service; collaborative teamwork, 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.
• Travel: Some 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: Hybrid, Monday-Friday, 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].