Accountant

Summary:

General accounting including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers, and account and bank reconciliations. Complete monthly closings and account analysis.

Responsibilities

Accounting

• Prepare journal entries
• General ledger operations
• Invoicing / Agreement Management
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Draw up monthly financial reports
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Complete year-end closings
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• AR Collections Process
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Account/bank reconciliations
• Review and process expense reports
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Payroll administration

HR

• Reconcile benefit deduction statements with payroll preprocess reports
• Prepare offer and new hire documents
• Maintain I-9 files
• Respond to employment verifications
• Respond to EDD earnings verification/ audit requests
• Benefits administration, including processing new hires, terminations, and employee changes
• Administers 401(k) and health plans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, finance principles, and financial reporting
• Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently and accurately under general supervision.
• Technology and accounting systems savvy
• Able to respond effectively to telephone and in-person inquiries
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to respond to changing priorities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Three to five years’ experience in accounting, including accounts payable and payroll processing
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, finance principles, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding finances and taxation
• Previous general accounting experience
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software