Department: | Finance |
Location: | Orange County, CA |
AGENCY SUMMARY:
Since 1988, Covenant House California (CHC), affectionately known as “The Cov”, has provided housing and support services for youth (primarily ages 18-25) experiencing homelessness and human trafficking in California. Founded in Los Angeles, and expanding to Oakland in 1999, CHC has a statewide presence. Part of the Covenant House International Federation of Covenant House sites, CHC is a separate 501c3, with its own governance board of directors. During the past 6 years, CHC has experienced transformational growth across the state. This growth has resulted from dramatically increasing the agency’s footprint from a single site in Los Angeles and Oakland, to now including two sites in Los Angeles, two sites in Oakland, as well as sites in Santa Clara, Anaheim, and Hayward, CA. The growth has led to significantly more impact (serving over 4,000 youth a year) as well as financial growth and sustainability ($7 million to a projected $22 million operational budget in FY24). The growth has also included an increase in the number of employees from 85 to 200+ and new levels of staffing and professional skills.
Coming out of this strategic, but frenetic, season of growth, the agency is now looking towards a season of program development and depth, long-term financial sustainability, as well as employee training and development, agency culture refinement, and increased awareness for the agency in the communities it serves. Achieving these goals will prepare the agency for future growth, innovation, and program enhancement that will continue to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness and human trafficking in CA.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Sr. Grant Accounting Analyst, the Grants Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly grant/contract billings to federal, non-federal, and private grantors as well as maintaining grant budgets, preparing journal entries for expense allocations, general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, submit budget modifications, answer relevant inquiries. In addition, the right person will be able to make recommendations that improve efficiencies and automation as well as responsible for maintaining confidential information and safeguarding the integrity of CHC’s financial data and data systems and prepares all accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, 40-hours per week
SALARY RANGE: $30-$32 / hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: B.S. degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years accounting experience in non-profit accounting and grant/contracts billings or its equivalent. Minimum 2 years Grant management experience. Possesses strong analytical and Excel skills.
SKILLS: Must possess very high analytical skills, capable of producing timely and accurate work. Can work with minimum supervision from the supervisor. Must be able to follow instructions, highly organized and must be able to plan ahead on work assignments to meet deadlines. Must be able to multitask, be proactive, and have strong initiative to make follow-ups to complete work assignments on due dates. Must have excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and working with accounting worksheets and formulas; willing to learn for advancement opportunity.
TRANSPORTATION: Must have a valid CA Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record.
WORKING: Non-exempt status 40 hours per week and Overtime work if necessary is required as a condition of employment.
CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis and sit at an assigned computer workstation for prolonged periods with occasional bending to perform other essential functions such as filing and storing documents or assisting with purchasing and replenishing department supplies as required.
EQUIPMENT USED: Computers, calculators, fax machines, telephone, and other equipment required. Must be