Bookkeeper/Operations Associate

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Organization Overview

The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFD Foundation) is the non-profit organization that provides funding for the needs of our city’s firefighters. Approximately 97% of the city’s budget for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is allocated to necessary personnel costs. This leaves just 3% to cover the cost of essential equipment, new technology, and training resources needed to keep our firefighters safe. The LAFD Foundation exists to bridge the budget gap to keep the LAFD and the Los Angeles community safe.

Finance Manager

The LAFD Foundation is seeking a motivated individual who believes in the organization’s mission, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a mission-driven environment. This is an ideal opportunity to join a fun, meaningful team at a crucial time in the organization’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable and receivable, and reconciliations.
• Organizes and directs cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensures accurate accounting for grants, donations, and other funds received by the organization.
• Provides leadership with accurate and timely ongoing and monthly financial information and analysis.
• Responsible for the organization’s state and federal tax reporting, including annual IRS Report 990. Works with the organization’s independent accounting firm and auditors.
• Manages relationships with banks, investment advisors, and other financial institutions to ensure the Foundation receives proper service.
• Assists with budget as needed.
• Provides human resource support.
• Responsible for office supplies and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping experience.
• Non-profit experience is highly desirable.
• Understands budgets, nonprofit accounting, payroll, and HR procedures.
• Strong personal computer skills including experience with Microsoft Suite and various accounting systems.
• Effective oral and written communications skills sufficient to write comprehensive reports and policies and develop presentations for management, the Board of Directors, LAFD and the general public.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate, timely accounting information to a variety of users.
• Collaborative, strong work ethic, detail-oriented, professional attitude, self-motivated, excellent with people, proactive and punctual.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, thrives on problem solving and challenges.
• Owns reliable transportation and possess a valid CA driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vacation, sick time, and 403(b). The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90012