Fiscal Administrator (Staff Accountant)

*Background* First 5 Ventura County envisions a future where all Ventura County children are born healthy, thrive in nurturing environments, and enter school prepared and eager to learn.
Catalysts for systemic change, we partner with parents, school districts, community leaders, and social and healthcare agencies to develop a service system that meets community needs.
Our mission is to strengthen families, communities, and systems of care for children prenatal to 5 years through investments, expertise, and leadership so all children reach their full potential.
By working through partners with a focus on prevention, we are able to maximize our collective impact and cost-effectiveness, and leverage community resources with federal, state and grant dollars.
First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is part of a statewide voter initiative established under the California Children and Families Act of 1998 (Proposition 10), funded through an increased tax on tobacco products.
*Position Description* A Fiscal Administrator, under the direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, is responsible for assigned accounting functions and fiscal-related duties for First 5 Ventura County.
The major functions include: reviewing and verifying financial documents (e.
g.
invoices, payroll, and employee reimbursement claims); inputting accounting and payroll data; and preparing grant claims and financial reports/statements.
*Typical Duties and Responsibilities* Duties may include but are not limited to the following: · Process and pay invoices from funded programs, vendors, and employee claims.
o Review invoices and route to appropriate staff for approval o Resolve invoicing issues with funded partners, contractors, and agencies o Monitor contract invoices for accuracy, compliance, and timely submission o Process employee claims.
o Manage follow-up notices to funded partners for late invoices.
· Verify and process bi-weekly payroll (via a payroll contractor) and prepare wire transfers.
Calculate allocations to cost centers and prepare journals for entry into accounting system.
· Maintain bank accounts inclusive of timely wire transfers.
· Maintain accounting software (MIP) database, input budgets, post and document general ledger activity.
Monitor balance sheet accounts and conduct regular reviews of general ledger for accuracy.
· Maintain fiscal records (e.
g.
accounts payable, cash receipts, voided checks), adhering to fiscal controls and assuring records are properly supported with appropriate documentation.
· Prepare and document claims to external funders by working with key staff to assure appropriate costs are claimed.
· Prepare monthly expenditure reports and quarterly financial statements.
Distribute monthly expenditure reports with supporting detail reports to department Directors.
· Prepare monthly financial packets for review by Director of Finance & Administration, inclusive of bank reconciliations and check registers.
Prepare quarterly check register for Administration/Finance Committee Chair.
· Perform forecasts related to expenditures and revenues.
· Assist with annual audit, including: recording data for year-end close; reconciling accounts; preparing reports; and compiling supporting documents.
· Coordinate filing of 1099s, reviewing and preparing necessary files to ensure amounts are reported accurately.
Maintain and compile W-9 file.
· Assist in conducting internal audits and periodic fiscal reviews for funded programs.
· Assist with the preparation of necessary reports, policies, and procedures.
· Maintain desk manual to document internal procedures for position.
· Participate in monthly Administration/Finance Committee meetings.
· Work as a member of the team to produce systems and solutions that will contribute to the functioning of fiscal administration.
· Perform other duties as required.
*Qualifications* · *Education* Associates degree or equivalent in accounting or related field required.
Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
· *Experience* Minimum two years of experience or equivalent in accounting and bookkeeping.
Three or more years’ experience preferred.
Knowledge of /experience in *governmental and fund accounting* preferred.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* · Knowledge and experience in accounting and fiscal record keeping.
· Ability to understand and effectively apply modified accrual basis of accounting that is used for governmental agencies (fund accounting).
· Produces accurate, thorough and reliable work, demonstrating consistent attention to detail; keeps focused on double-checking figures, formulas and account coding, ensuring consistency in formatting/fonts, proper documentation, etc.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), accounting software application(s), and ability to use widely supported internet browsers.
Preferred experience preparing data tables/pivot tables.
· Adheres to prescribed internal controls and practices sound accounting principles.
· Makes decisions based on Commission policy and acceptable administrative procedures.
· Manages workload proactively and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple activities with flexibility to respond to changing circumstances or priorities.
· Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills.
Takes initiative to resolve issues, accessing available resources/data/information to problem solve and propose solutions.
· Acts independently while surfacing important issues to supervisor and/or management and seeking clarification when needed to ensure understanding.
· Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Represents First 5 Ventura County in a professional manner and demonstrates courteous and efficient customer service.
· Develops positive working relationships with management, staff, contractors/vendors, and Commissioners.
· Embraces an environment of continuous quality improvement (CQI) for self and organization.
· Awareness of confidentiality laws.
Handles confidential information with discretion and sensitivity to and respect for the privacy rights of employees, clients, client families, and providers in all communications.
*Work Environment* · This position works in-person in Ventura 1 – 3 days per week, and remote the remainder of the week.
Must reside in California and be available to attend in-person meetings and conduct local business.
· Regular travel (typically once a week) in Ventura County to obtain check signatures and deliver deposits.
Occasional travel, primarily within the County and State to attend various meetings and seminars.
· May require occasional overtime and working some evenings and weekends.
· Work is sometimes physical, requiring setting up for meetings, lifting or carrying cumbersome materials of up to 25 pounds, e.
g.
, easels, flip charts, refreshments, brochures, etc.
· Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and appropriate insurance.
\* Starting salary is typically between $25.
00 and $35.
00 per hour.
However, it is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidates relevant experience, and internal equity.
Full salary range for the position (as a max for highly experienced, long-term employees) could go up to $39.
62 per hour.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.
76 - $35.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * 457(b) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance * Work from home Experience level: * 2 years Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * GAAP: 2 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ventura, CA 93003