Staff Accountant

Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of Union Rescue Mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. This position is responsible for maintaining detailed financial records, preparing financial statements, and supporting internal and external reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Abila MIP Fund Accounting, a solid understanding of grant reporting requirements, and the ability to interpret financial data to support sound management decision making. This role also includes supervisory responsibilities, providing oversight to the Accounts Payable Clerk for all expense-related workflows.

The Staff Accountant must demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence while supporting the mission, vision, and values of Union Rescue Mission.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble hearted attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compile monthly internal financial statements and contribute to annual consolidated financial statements,
• Assist in annual budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring to ensure compliance with grant and funder requirements.
• Prepare required financial documentation and reports for grant billing, grant reporting, and administrative grant support.
• Gather documentation for grants and supporting documentation within the accounting system.
• Prepare journal entries, including adjusting, recurring allocation, and grant related entries.
• Analyze accounts, and financial data to resolve discrepancies and make recommendations.
• Prepare account reconciliations, including prepaid expenses, and other assigned accounts.
• Provide supervisory oversight of the Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor communication, and timely disbursements.
• Support the disbursement cycle, including AP and expense compliance.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.
• Conduct duties with the highest level of ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly to communicate with employees and/or vendors.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting objects, and operating office equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• This position works predominantly indoors in an office setting.
• The office is clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field.
• 3-5+ years progressively responsible, related experience.
• Non-profit experience, a plus.
• CPA license, a plus.
• Experience with grant reporting, a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Highly experienced in integrated accounting systems (Abila MIP Fund Accounting), CRMs (Salesforce) and other financial and operational systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop recommendations and solutions.
• Excellent planning, organizing and project management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Well-versed in the use of technology applied in financial and operational environments.
• New Market Tax Credit Program, retail and construction experience, a plus.
• Strong orientation toward detail, quality and task completion.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle project leadership responsibility.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external and organizational environment.