About Lost Angels Career Center
Lost Angels Career Center (LACC) is a California nonprofit organization serving transitional age youth in the Antelope Valley through hands-on vocational training, employment pathways, and wraparound support. Behind every program we run is an operational and financial infrastructure that has to work accurately and reliably every day. The Bookkeeper keeps that infrastructure running.
Position Summary
The Bookkeeper is the primary support for LACC's financial operations and day-to-day administrative functions. This role sits at the center of how money moves through the organization: tracking budget and expenses, vendor management, accounts payable and receivable, supporting payroll processing, maintaining financial documentation, and making sure records are accurate and audit-ready at all times. This person also manages general office operations and supports the HR Manager with onboarding logistics, specifically making sure new hire paperwork is complete and entered into Paycom on time. This is a detail-oriented, high-trust role that requires someone who is organized, discreet, and comfortable working with financial data in a fast-moving nonprofit environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping & Financial Management
- Support all financial operations under the direction of the CFO: track all expenses and receipts ensuring accurate entry into financial records, coordinate vendor payments and check distribution, maintain petty cash logs and reconciliation records, assist with month-end close preparation, and make sure all financial documentation is organized and ready for audits and grant reporting at any time.
- Track and document all program-related fund activity, including supportive services distributions, student debit cards, boots and jeans assistance, T-shirt sales revenue, Zelle transactions, and client holdings, ensuring every transaction has the supporting documentation it needs.
- Maintain all employee, contractor, and financial files in an organized, confidential, and audit-ready condition, support internal control improvements and approval workflows as directed by the CFO, and escalate any documentation gaps or compliance concerns before they become problems.
- Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Executive Leadership and Board of Directors under direction of the CFO.
- Operational & Administrative Support
- Coordinate payroll processing support: collect and review staff and student timecards for completeness and accuracy before each payroll run, flag any discrepancies to the CFO, and maintain payroll documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Support the HR Manager with new hire onboarding logistics: ensure onboarding packets are complete, upload I-9 documentation and required employment paperwork into Paycom within required timelines, and assist employees with benefit enrollment questions using established resources.
Basic Qualifications
- 3 or more years of experience in financial operations support, or a closely related role, with demonstrated responsibility for financial documentation and recordkeeping accuracy.
- Proficiency with Quickbooks Online or a comparable financial management platform, and comfort working with financial tracking tools.
- Proficiency with Paycom or a comparable HRIS and payroll platform, and comfort working with spreadsheets, and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and a track record of maintaining accurate records under deadline pressure, including experience supporting month-end close or audit preparation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial, personnel, and student information with discretion and professionalism.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate across departments, follow up on outstanding items, and flag issues to leadership proactively before they create operational problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a nonprofit, workforce development, or social services environment, particularly one with grant-funded programs that require specific documentation and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with supportive services tracking, student fund administration, or program-related financial documentation.
- Experience supporting benefit enrollment processes and contractor onboarding documentation including W-9 collection and filing.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
LACC offers the following to eligible employees:
- Hourly rate of $28.00-$34.00, based on experience. In accordance with California AB 1197, this pay range is posted in compliance with LACC's commitment to pay transparency. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications and experience.
- Overtime compensation in accordance with California law for all hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week.
- Paid sick leave in accordance with California SB 616 (40 hours annually, front-loaded).
- Paid holidays as designated in the organizational calendar.
- Participation in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and other state-mandated programs.
Equal Opportunity and Compliance Notices
LACC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law.
LACC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. LACC does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.
This position may be subject to a background check in accordance with applicable law. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.
LACC complies with the Fair Chance Act. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable California law.
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 3 or more years of experience in financial operations support, or a closely related role, with demonstrated responsibility for financial documentation and recordkeeping accuracy.
Proficiency with Quickbooks Online or a comparable financial management platform, and comfort working with financial tracking tools.
Work Location: In person
