Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.  If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings....We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

COMPENSATION

The Finance Department t is in search of a Junior Accountant to join their team. This individual will be responsible the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring efficient and timely processing of vendor inquiries, and directing consultants in the research of payments for vendors. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the vendor onboarding system and facilitating communication between vendors and internal stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Oversee the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring all vendor emails regarding invoices, payments, and inquiries are handled promptly and professionally.

Work closely with consultants and internal teams to research and resolve payment-related queries from vendors.

Responsible for inputting and uploading Accounts Payable vouchers and credit card payments.

Manage the vendor onboarding system, ensuring all necessary documentation and compliance requirements are met for new vendors.

Regularly communicate with vendors to address invoice discrepancies, payment status, and other related inquiries.

Maintain strong relationships with both external vendors and internal teams.

Track invoices and generate reports as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance with 1 year experience in an office setting.

Proficient in NetSuite

Proficient in Excel

Ability to multitask

Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of accounting experience.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS  

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.   

Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings. 

DRUG TESTING POLICY

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.  With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment.  E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.  

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.