Accounting Assistant

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Accounting Assistant

Family Service Association (FSA)

This position will be based in Moreno Valley, CA. Full-time(Non-Exempt).

Family Service Association (FSA) is a large non-profit social service organization. We have over 25 locations through Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For more than 65 years, FSA has been positively transforming lives. We are one of the most passionate, mission-driven places you will find. Our teams are passionate about providing child development services, senior nutrition services, counseling, and others. As a living, growing, and evolving organization, our team of over 300 employees and hundreds of volunteers are people-focused and people-powered.
This is more than a job -- it is a calling -- a purpose. We strive to be the "best place to work." Our employees are part of a thriving organizational culture that rewards our employees with competitive compensation, company-paid health insurance, dental and vision plans, 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other benefits.

FSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues are critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. EEO

Please note that, in keeping with federal or County mandates and/or FSA's own policies, FSA has a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring all employees to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment.

Key Responsibilities of Position

• Handling Financial statements and reconciling bank statements.
• Check figures, posting, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Prepare & record all of the organization's departmental codes and outgoing and incoming financials. This will include debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using excel and/or specialized accounting software.
• Assist accounts payable with preparing, processing, and maintaining all accounts payable for the organization.
• Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying, and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Monitor the status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
• Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and precious budgets
• Complete and submit tax forms and returns, worker's compensation forms, 403b contribution forms, and other government documents.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Regular, punctual attendance and appropriate professional attire, standards of conduct, and the ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality related to all accounting activities and information.
• Answer all incoming calls and screen calls before passing them to others on the team and perform general office duties.
• Date/time stamp each and everyday correspondence coming into the Accounting Department and ensure timely management of such correspondence.
• Provide appropriate support to the accounting and other Departmental staff, as needed.
• Track and follow up with any policies and procedures related to accounting or other training assignments to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• At least two years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of appropriate filing and clerical systems and processes
• Knowledge of data entry and knowledge of statistical/data reports
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database management, Outlook (or similar), and others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• AA degree or some college - administrative classes, or similar.
• At least 2 years of accounting-related experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Non-Profit experience

Qualities and Traits:

• Long periods of computer/keyboard work.
• Long periods of intense concentrated attention to detail.
• Ability to bend lift/carry at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to cope with a fast-changing work environment.
• Contribute to the organizational culture of the department with a positive attitude and professional Demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused with many interruptions.
• Ability to deal with many different personalities.
• Ability to stay composed in difficult situations.
• Working at a desk for extended periods.

Additional Requirements:

• CA Driver's License
• Proof of Automobile insurance
• Current and Clear DMV record

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role and you can see yourself contributing to FSA's important mission, please apply here: https://www.fsaca.org/jobs

Give your passion a purpose. Be part of our dedicated and amazing team. We look forward to hearing from you.