Job description

The Staff Accountant will assist the Accounting Team by ensuring proper and accurate accounting, including cash management and monthly close for Wayfinder, bank account reconciliation, payroll reports, and maintaining the general ledger map within the payroll system.

• To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each of the following always satisfactorily:
• Assist in establishing and implementing written policies and procedures that reflect the financial goals and objectives of the agency.
• Reconcile bank accounts every month.
• Complete bank deposit slips and posts deposits to the general ledger promptly.
• Run payroll reports and reconcile and prepare all payroll and benefits journal entries, including accruals, as needed.
• Maintain the general ledger map within the payroll system and develop a solid working knowledge of payroll system reporting; assist accounting team staff with generating payroll reports as requested for contract billing and analysis.
• Understand and assist with allocating all shared expenses to the appropriate departments monthly.
• Prepare and post other journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare and reconcile various records for annual and client audits as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule, including additions, disposals, and booking of depreciation expenses every month.
• Manage daily cash reporting.
• Recommend adjustments and makes corrections to records as may be required.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Financial Controller to improve internal controls and for the proper operation of the agency.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll data and other financial data.
• Check/answer emails regularly to ensure items receive proper attention.
• Assist in preparing audit paperwork for auditors as directed by Controller.
• Report any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols within designated timelines as outlined in the reporting guidelines. Ensure staff is knowledgeable of and adheres to the reporting procedures and protocols.
• Maintainconfidentiality of all pertinent client information.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Accounting, one (1) of which should be handling a complete set of books and general ledger.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks, and Fishbowl strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Fe Springs, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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