“We are building a world where Black workers thrive in an equitable economy that sustains and builds vibrant families and communities.”
The Los Angeles Black Worker Center (LABWC) is a growing organization at the forefront of the racial justice and worker rights movements in LA since 2011. The LABWC is recognized as a national leader in the effort to address the challenges of the Black jobs crisis of unemployment and underemployment, and the growing inequity in the labor market. The LABWC works toward economic justice in low-income communities of color by building power amongst Black workers and their communities to expand access to quality employment and promote public policies and corporate practices for sustainable economic development in South LA neighborhoods. The LABWC seeks to hire an Accountant who will be a member of our Operations and Finance Team, which is a small but mighty group organized to produce high-quality output.
- Develop a thorough understanding of LABWC operations, revenues, expenditures, and grant compliance requirements.
- Perform reconciliation of all expense accounts and grants as part of the comprehensive month-end close, ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for program budgeting, financial reporting requirements, and other materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants in a timely manner.
- Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with budgets, monitoring available funds, and resources to achieve the intended program results, throughout the grant period.
- Process invoices, receipts of revenue, and member donations to ensure they are properly recognized under the appropriate accounts in accordance with the established budgets.
- Assist with the organizational budget development, review financial plans, and compare budget vs. actual results with a view to identify and correct variances as appropriate.
- Consistently analyze organizational financial data, monitor cash flow for financial efficiency, and provide financial guidance to Leadership Team members.
- Recommend and establish sound fiscal policies, procedures, and controls and ensure compliance with document retention policies.
- Maintain grant and contract database, tracking grants agreements, reporting, and proposal dates.
- Assistant project leader and liaison with fiscal sponsor for accounts receivable, finance, and grant requirements; provide support to complete lobbying reports and annual financial audits.
- Prepare bank deposits, reconcile and post credit card transactions.
- Oversee donor renewal program, manage donor lists, and assist in fundraising events to achieve annual fundraising goals and objectives.
- Maintain organized accounting records and perform related and additional duties as required.
- This position reports to the Co-Executive Director of Operations and Finance.
The Accountant must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the job description, work well with colleagues in a fast-paced, high energy team environment, with a willingness to work irregular hours and weekends when necessary, and the ability to work independently.
- Experience working in Black working-class communities and a deep appreciation of Black culture, history, and direct action.
- More than three years of demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the nonprofit sector.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to LABWC mission.
- A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the Co-Executive Director, the responsibility for finance.
- Strong understanding of GAAP standards and Nonprofit Fund Accounting is essential.
- Experience in administering federal and state grants, a plus.
- Experience with grant administration, development, programs, finance, budget, and financial management and reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of Office of Management and Budget requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with fierce attention to details, accuracy, and self-reviewing work.
- Excellent oral and written communication with a solid ability to translate financial concepts to colleagues.
- Self-directed and motivated, able to set priorities to manage multiple and complex assignments to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability are keys to success in this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial tools and accounting software packages.
- Current driver’s license and auto insurance for work-related travel.
Full-time position up to $55k depending on experience, and a generous benefit package.
This position will remain open until at least February 28, 2020, and then until it is filled. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected], add “Accountant” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
LABWC, a project of Community Partners® is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. The LABWC is also an affirmative action employer. People of color, women, and LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.