Turning Point Community Programs Hiring for General Ledger Accountant Job at Sacramento, CA Full Time

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a General Ledger Accountant for our Administration Office in Rancho Cordova. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for tracking the contents of accounts, creating journal entries, creating portions of the financial statements and maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will administrative position within the Home Office. The position is responsible for assisting Turning Point’s fiscal department with maintaining our general ledger and keeping accurate accounting records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Monthly analysis and summary of general ledger accounts.
• Assist in the monthly preparation of financial statements.
• Create monthly journal entries.
• Maintains accurate records and controls consistent with acceptable accounting principles.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Supervisor.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Attends staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured from the Controller.
• Meets the standards set for performance in all aspects of job duties.
• Meets the standard for consistent attendance (not more than a 5% absence rate per month) by reporting to every scheduled shift on time and ready to work and by the judicious use of paid sick leave and avoiding any situations resulting in the need to dock pay for time not worked.

Knowledge Of:

• Turning Point’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Bookkeeping, including G/L, C/D, C/R, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and payroll

Ability To:

• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interests, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Work and communicate effectively with staff, vendors and other professionals.
• Work effectively in a chaotic environment.
• Exercise appropriate judgment and decision-making.
• Work as a member of a team
• Be well organized, flexible, and self-disciplined.
• Get around to multiple locations; typically, by car.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Compensation: $34.00 – 36.04 per hour