Hybrid
Under the direction of the VP & CFO, the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Sr. FRA) will prepare financial reports for distribution to internal and external customers, including CFO, Operations Strategic Team (OST), Leadership Team, funders, grantors, and government agencies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in accounting or finance. Two of the five years must be in the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, OMB Circulars, and nonprofit tax regulations required.
• Knowledge of government funding grant reporting requirements, budgeting, and nonprofit audit experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills are a must
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field?

• How many years of financial reporting experience do you have?

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  Do you have any Audit experience? (not required)
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  Will you be able to reliably commute to Chatsworth, CA 91311 for this job?
  Work Location: In perso

• Prepare and 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 and Board of Directors.
• Meet with VP & CFO, Grants Manager, and Accounting Manager monthly to review and discuss financial package.
• Work with Grants Manager, Accounting Manager, and other Finance staff in researching, reconciling, and explaining general ledger balances. Provide recommendations to staff where necessary to ensure adequate support exists for month-end general ledger balances for financial reporting. Communicate and present issues and solutions/recommendations in a clear and concise manner across all levels of staff.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for the financial reporting package; apply technical knowledge and judgement to ensure accuracy of accounts and timely resolution of reconciling items as required. Analyze data to determine and explain variances and performance drivers.
• Prepare audit schedules and complete work assigned related to annual financial audit.
• Establish month-end close calendar in collaboration with and input from Grants Manager, Accounting Manager to ensure closing deadlines are met and issues are timely resolved. Work closely with Financial Reporting Systems Analyst to maintain and monitor month end close. Keep VP & CFO informed of emerging issues relating to monthly close processes that impact financial & tax reporting.
• Coordinate and prepare information requested by outside tax accountants for annual tax filings.
• Develop and propose financial policy and procedures where necessary in support of best practices for monthly financial close and reporting.