Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant (Finance Sepulveda)

This is a full-time and hybrid position based in Culver City, CA. 1-2 days onsite per week required, with flexibility for business needs.

The pay for this position is $28.90-$33.23 hourly.

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About Didi Hirsch

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to about 270,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch's work possible.

Summary

As a Junior Staff Accountant, you will support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. You will prepare and process daily transactions, maintain schedules, and complete account reconciliations to ensure all general ledger accounts are accurate, properly maintained, and timely reported.

Primary Duties

• Assists accounting data processing, including cash receipts and deposit recording, invoice/statement review, coding, maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.
• Prepares journal entries and assists Accounting Supervisor and/or Controller for month and year-end GL close, and audit; prepares analytical financial reports for managerial needs.
• Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, such accrued liabilities, reserves, bank accounts, etc.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
• Follows established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provides diverse, complex, confidential administrative support and assistance to appropriate finance manager (Accounting Supervisor and/or Controller).
• Assists with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects and performs other accounting-related duties as assigned.
• Supports accounting system transitions or upgrades as needed.

Position Requirements

• A degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred or equivalent working knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in accounting or general ledger experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiencies: Excel (required experience with formulas and functions), Word, Outlook, Teams and Zoom.
• Experience with an Accounting ERP System. NetSuite strongly preferred but not required.
• A working knowledge of accounting, IRS regulations and other legal tax rules
• Accurate math skills.
• Ability to calculate accurately and efficiently, including ten-key skills by touch.
• Strong personal computer skills including preparation of complex Excel spreadsheets, routine word processing and general accounting software.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills, experience and good judgment to make accounting-related decisions.
• A commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Current California drivers' license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier, if required by job duties.

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.

Excellence: We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care.

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging.

Equity: We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society.

Well Being: We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.

Advocacy: We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high quality, integrated healthcare for all.

Community Engagement: We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support.

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