Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The staff accountant is responsible for accounts payable, bank deposits, assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports, collecting pertinent information for third party audits and is the first point of contact for accounting issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepare accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs
2. Follow our company's established accounting processes
3. Accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice entry and payment.
4. Perform monthly bank settlements
5. Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
6. Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
7. Prepare documentation for external auditors
8. Other duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum Experience required:

• 2+ years' experience in accounting or related field
• Experience in a health care organization preferred

Travel:

• Ability to travel to various locations including offices and banks.
• A valid CA Driver's license is required

Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a staff accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages MAS90/Sage100 or similar
• Proficient in Excel; familiar with Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Skills required:

• Excellent analytical skills, confidentiality, thoroughness, excellent general math skills
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.

Abilities:

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees'
• Ability to multi-task.

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