ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a national non-profit organization which provides free, daily afterschool programs to more than 140,000 children in need at 725 school and community sites in 19 chapters across the U.S. Our goals for our All-Stars are the same we have for our own children: to be healthy and active, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a job that they love and to give back to their communities. We achieve this by identifying and fueling our students' individual passions, tying their interests to tailored academic support, enrichment and health and fitness programming. 

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

After-School All Stars with a budget of $30-$35M, is seeking a results-driven Senior Accountant, a key member of the FInance team, to oversee the financial reporting and budgeting process of the national organization. Other duties include, managing 3-5 finance analysts/managers, oversee local/state reimbursement process and ensure compliance/policies are up to date. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller. We are seeking a candidate with 5-7 years of nonprofit accounting experience, CPA highly preferred, Financial Edge highly preferred. Others not encouraged to apply. This is an in-person role in the office in Los Angeles. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting: 

• Prepare and provide banking reports on a regular basis to leadership and chapters. 

• Provide updated revenue reports to chapters. 

• Provide and review net asset reports. 

• Maintain General Ledger for timely Financial Statements and Reporting adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Reconcile Sub-ledgers to General Ledger. 

• Maintain reconciliation audit schedules, workbooks, and documentation for Controller review, including but not limited to:

• Bank reconciliations
• Cash and Investments
• Receivables
• Prepaids
• Fixed Assets
• Liabilities, including Payroll
• Net Assets
• Audit PBC

• Prepare Journal Entries: Accruals, Payroll, Reconciling, Depreciation, Amortization, Allocations for Controller review and posting.

• Review and post Account Payable entries.

• Review and post Cash and Receivable entries.

• Prepare wire transfers

Finance: 

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of changes in financial position and budget variance analysis. 

• Assist with analyzing and updating financial internal controls as warranted to keep up with changes in federal regulations. 

• Support Finance team members, as needed throughout the year to ensure the utmost level of service to the network. 

• Oversee budget process for organizational budget.

Audit: 

• Assist with Year-End A-133 Single Audit and Contract Audits.

• Documenting all relevant accounting processes throughout the year to ensure a timely submission of annual audit requirements. 

• Provide annual schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation during audit review. 

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Senior Accountant will exemplify ASAS’s core values: proactive, transparent, accountable, collaborative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and detailed-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing position demands are key. Team building and a collaborative working style are important attributes. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills.

• At least 5-7 years of non-profit accounting experience.

• CPA highly preferred and bachelor/master’s degree in business, accounting, or related field (A-133 Single audit experience required).

• Proven experience in financial management.

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practical application in the nonprofit sector.

• Compliance orientated.

• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing position demands.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially a command of Microsoft Excel is required.

• At least 3-5 years of experience with Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred. 

• Pride in self, work and organization with tasks performed at a high level of accuracy.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $95,000-$115,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This role is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of five days a week, for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year.

ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: 

· 99% coverage of Medical plan, with two tier options 

· 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options 

· 99% coverage of Vision plan 

· Employee Assistance Program 

· Short-term and long-term disability options 

· Life insurance 

· Optional employee critical illness plan coverage 

· 403 (b) plan, with employer match 

· Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years. 

· Up to 25 paid holidays a year 

· Discounted ticket program 

· ASAS is an eligible nonprofit employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to mary.sanchez@afterschoolallstars.org or via the online application link. Your cover letter should be in PDF format and should indicate how your experience is relevant to this role with After-School All-Stars. Please put “Senior Accountant” and your last name in the subject heading, if applying via email. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS: 

To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website: www.afterschoolallstars.org