Job Description
Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Rol e:
Accounting Director
Reports to:
Chief Administrative Officer
Program:
9000-Admin (Arlington 1)
Department:
Finance
Setting:
100% Onsite
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Status: Full-time/Exempt/Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
Job Description Summary The Accounting Director is a service-minded professional and a key part of the Finance Department who is responsible for supporting and supervising various aspects of accounting functions at The People Concern. This position will serve as the manager of the AP/AR team, will provide key support for government and private audits, will assist in monitoring, preparing and/or performing general ledger entries, will oversee month-end close activities, will review and ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, and review grant transactions for proper coding and classification.
Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees the AP/AR team and maintains quality controls associated with the AP/AR process including credit card management systems and other third-party systems related to these functions.
Responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable/receivable process and data integrity.
Manages and leads the month-end closing process, ensuring timely closing and fiscal data accuracy.
Monitors the closing of subsystems and journal postings in the GL for accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and payroll.
Maintains GL by reviewing accounts for discrepancies, preparing, and entering adjusting journal entries, and ensures that the GL is managed in accordance with GAAP, FASB and agency policies and procedures.
Performs and manages reconciliation of balance sheet asset and liability accounts.
Perform maintenance and recording of fixed assets and equipment, including additions, deletions, depreciation and dispositions.
Ensures the accuracy of transactions and allocations related to government contracts and private grants income and expenses.
Assists in the preparation and management of contracts, grants and corporate audits.
Assists in the development of and implementation of accounting procedures; including recommending changes.
Monitors cost allocation schedules and work with fiscal grants management team with updating allocation methodologies and data that drives budget and contract performance.
Develops, prepares, and maintains reports and analyses for management that support preparation of financial statements, expense tracking, and internal control management.
Performs and assists in the completion of bank reconciliations.
Stays current with government regulations and assists with preparation and coordination of audits and annual tax and 1099s filings.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Description Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of experience working in a Finance Department in a supervisory role with a team of 4+ members with an understanding of accounting standards and principles.
3-5+ years’ experience performing non-profit accounting
Experience with multiple non-profit accounting software solutions, especially QuickBooks Enterprise.
Ability to understand cost allocations and government grant requirements.
Knowledge of GAAP and financial systems best practices.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Work and Excel). 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Possesses problem solving and conflict resolution skills and exercises professional judgement.
Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Job Description Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Primarily indoor office environment
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
May necessitate working in busy and loud environments
May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor
May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Act as a role model
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
Continuously learn and improve
Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
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Rol e:
Accounting Director
Reports to:
Chief Administrative Officer
Program:
9000-Admin (Arlington 1)
Department:
Finance
Setting:
100% Onsite
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Status: Full-time/Exempt/Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
Job Description Summary The Accounting Director is a service-minded professional and a key part of the Finance Department who is responsible for supporting and supervising various aspects of accounting functions at The People Concern. This position will serve as the manager of the AP/AR team, will provide key support for government and private audits, will assist in monitoring, preparing and/or performing general ledger entries, will oversee month-end close activities, will review and ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, and review grant transactions for proper coding and classification.
Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees the AP/AR team and maintains quality controls associated with the AP/AR process including credit card management systems and other third-party systems related to these functions.
Responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable/receivable process and data integrity.
Manages and leads the month-end closing process, ensuring timely closing and fiscal data accuracy.
Monitors the closing of subsystems and journal postings in the GL for accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and payroll.
Maintains GL by reviewing accounts for discrepancies, preparing, and entering adjusting journal entries, and ensures that the GL is managed in accordance with GAAP, FASB and agency policies and procedures.
Performs and manages reconciliation of balance sheet asset and liability accounts.
Perform maintenance and recording of fixed assets and equipment, including additions, deletions, depreciation and dispositions.
Ensures the accuracy of transactions and allocations related to government contracts and private grants income and expenses.
Assists in the preparation and management of contracts, grants and corporate audits.
Assists in the development of and implementation of accounting procedures; including recommending changes.
Monitors cost allocation schedules and work with fiscal grants management team with updating allocation methodologies and data that drives budget and contract performance.
Develops, prepares, and maintains reports and analyses for management that support preparation of financial statements, expense tracking, and internal control management.
Performs and assists in the completion of bank reconciliations.
Stays current with government regulations and assists with preparation and coordination of audits and annual tax and 1099s filings.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Description Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of experience working in a Finance Department in a supervisory role with a team of 4+ members with an understanding of accounting standards and principles.
3-5+ years’ experience performing non-profit accounting
Experience with multiple non-profit accounting software solutions, especially QuickBooks Enterprise.
Ability to understand cost allocations and government grant requirements.
Knowledge of GAAP and financial systems best practices.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Work and Excel). 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Possesses problem solving and conflict resolution skills and exercises professional judgement.
Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Job Description Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Primarily indoor office environment
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
May necessitate working in busy and loud environments
May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor
May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Act as a role model
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
Continuously learn and improve
Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
#J-18808-Ljbffr