Accounting Specialist - Job #894

at  North Los Angeles County Regional Center

THE ORGANIZATION

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities including all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Accounts Payable:

• Reviews, verifies and reconciles vendor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy. Processes, analyzes and reconciles vendor payments.
• Calculates, reconciles and processes overpayments and underpayments to vendors for retroactive rate adjustments.
• Assists vendors with billing and payment related inquiries. Provides customer service to vendors and internal staff.
• Provides training and support to vendors on proprietary software and invoicing procedures.

Accounts Receivables:

• Analyzes, reconciles and manages trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
• Completes third party benefits applications and reporting.
• Prepares and processes contracts with residential vendors.
• Responds to inquiries related to third party benefits and trust accounts. Provides customer service to consumers, residential vendors and internal staff.
• Manages accounts receivables and reconciles accounts.

Fee Assessment Programs:

• Completes assessments for various programs in accordance with governmental legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Prepares written communication of assessments and responds to inquiries.
• Assists with internal staff trainings on policies and procedures for fee programs.
• Provides resource information and customer support to consumers and internal staff related to fee programs.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks.
• Maintains accounting files and records.
• Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 2 or more years of accounting related experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS

• Knowledge of basic general accounting principles and practices, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, and general office practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English
• Spanish helpful, not required.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES & GROWTH

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

• Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks.
• Maintains accounting files and records.
• Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required