divh2Finance - Fiscal Specialist/h2pCrystal Stairs Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy/ppCrystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations./ppFinance - Fiscal Specialist (Staff Accountant) 100% Onsite - Los Angeles CA 90056/ppWe are seeking a Fiscal Specialist that will be responsible for performing accounting and financial functions under the direction of the Accounting Manager. The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely fiscal reporting in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state and program regulations. The Fiscal Specialist prepares financial information for the agencys programs and departments, as well as has responsibilities with ensuring timely monthly and annual closing processes./ppResponsibilities/polliPerform routine accounting duties, including preparation of journal entries, review and research accounting transactions, and perform analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts for assigned areas/liliMay also assist in other areas of accounting, such as, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management as needed to meet department objectives/liliMonitor contract/grant expenditures, revenue, and budget, reporting inconsistencies with the approved budget and modifying budgets when required/liliEnsure all transactions for programs including accounts payable and general ledger entries are allowable in accordance with the funders criteria and are recorded accurately, making adjustments as needed/liliPrepare revenue and expense projections on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis/li/olpEducation and Experience/pulliBachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited university OR extensive related work experience in accounting/financial analysis may be substituted/liliStrong accounting background in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger; experience in a government funded non-profit environment a plus./liliOne year of experience monitoring budgets; budgets for government funded contracts/grants, a plus/liliStrong knowledge of accounting and GAAP/li/ulpTotal Package of Benefits/pulliMedical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% covered by Crystal Stairs/lili401k Matching Options/liliFlex Spending/liliPre-paid Legal Services/liliSick and Vacation Time/liliPaid Holidays/liliTraining Days/Staff Development/liliOpportunity for Advancement/liliRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM/li/ulpQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act./ppCrystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 40,000 children each year./p/div