• Job Description

  Req#: 503733
  The Organization

  North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

  Supervision

  This position does not supervise others.

  The Position and Job Summary

  Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties and responsibilities including all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

  Accounts Payable:

  • Reviews, verifies and reconciles vendor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy. Processes, analyzes and reconciles vendor payments.
  • Calculates, reconciles and processes overpayments and underpayments to vendors for retroactive rate adjustments.
  • Assists vendors with billing and payment related inquiries. Provides customer service to vendors and internal staff.
  • Provides training and support to vendors on proprietary software and invoicing procedures.

  Accounts Receivables:

  • Analyzes, reconciles and manages trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Completes third party benefits applications and reporting.
  • Prepares and processes contracts with residential vendors.
  • Responds to inquiries related to third party benefits and trust accounts. Provides customer service to consumers, residential vendors and internal staff.
  • Manages accounts receivables and reconciles accounts.

  Fee Assessment Programs:

  • Completes assessments for various programs in accordance with governmental legislation and internal policies and procedures.
  • Prepares written communication of assessments and responds to inquiries.
  • Assists with internal staff trainings on policies and procedures for fee programs.
  • Provides resource information and customer support to consumers and internal staff related to fee programs.

  Additional Duties:

  • Performs general department support and work including data entry, filing, scanning, opening mail, and general clerical tasks.
  • Maintains accounting files and records.
  • Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

  QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • 2 or more years of accounting related experience.

  KNOWLEDGE and/or SKILLS

  • Knowledge of basic general accounting principles and practices, accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, and general office practices.
  • Ability to operate a computer and enter data accurately.
  • Basic Microsoft Excel skills

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • English
  • Spanish helpful, not required.

  NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package:

  We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans.

  • Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
  • Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
  • Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
  • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
  • No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
  • No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
  • Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
  • NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
  • Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
  • Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

  Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

  Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

  NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

  Compensation

  This position is non-exempt. Regular Salary: $25.35 To $27.98 per hour.

  NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

• About the company

  North Los Angeles County Regional Center provides services and support for people of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families who live within the city of Los Angeles in the East Valley, San Fernando and West Valley, or in the Antelop...

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