ANALYST II LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FINANCE & BUDGET DIVISION Regular Position
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is a dynamic and innovative local government agency created in 1982 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The agency is an industry leader in four (4) core service areas: affordable housing, and community, economic, and housing development. Funded primarily with federal grants, the LACDA prides itself on sponsoring new solutions to local issues and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To learn more about the agency's work in support of its mission to Build Better Lives and Better Neighborhoods, please visit www.lacda.org.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail oriented and collaborative individual to perform a variety of accounting duties.
Essential Job Duties
Under the general direction of a Supervisor, this position:
Performs accounting activities for Community Development Foundation and Southern California Home Financing Authority.
Performs professional accounting work including recording daily deposits and processing accounts payable invoices.
Performs monthly journal entries.
Performs daily and monthly reconciliation for Accounts Payable and other general accounts.
Reviews all travel requests to ensure compliance with the LACDA's Travel Policy.
Reviews and processes monthly legal billings.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate must have knowledge of automated accounting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the customary conventions used to prepare fiscal records and reports is desirable. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to building positive, collaborative relationships with other business units.
The candidate must have outstanding analytical capabilities, and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and handle multiple priorities. Candidate must be highly organized, able to work independently, and pay attention to detail. The candidate must also possess problem-solving skills, and be a self-starter.
The candidate must have the ability to independently perform special studies and other assignments involving the collection, organization and analysis of data; plan and carry out assignments with limited supervision; perform multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; maintain a cooperative working relationship with staff and other agencies.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, or related field and two (2) years of progressively professional staff experience in finance, accounting, auditing, and/or financial and program management of government grants.
Experience with MS Word and Excel is essential. Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is highly desirable.