Accounting Assistant II

Job Description

Accounting Assistant II

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, reports and statements

· Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions are processed accurately and timely

· Ensure proper coding and reporting of account payable invoices

· Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy in a timely manner

· Maintain accurate outstanding check lists

· Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

· Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaid expense amortization, depreciation, etc. and maintain financial documentation to support

· Assist in variance analysis; month/month and year/year

· Assist in cash flow monitoring, including preparing bank deposits

· Upload Positive Pay files as required, ensuring fraud prevention related to multiple bank accounts

· Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding financial matters; maintain proper documentation and support for internal/external audits by providing financial data and complete reconciliations

· Assist in financial and ESOP audits by providing necessary documentation/schedules and support

· Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned

· Compile data and prepare mandatory federal reports; assist in preparing financial disclosure and compliance reports as required

· Compile data and prepare unsecured property tax information for each location

· Help maintain internal financial controls by ensuring adherence to approval processes for expenditures and reimbursements

· Support in the expenditure reimbursement process

· Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

· Minimum of 3 years work experience in an accounting related function

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principals

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data-entry and reporting

· Proficiency in Excel

· Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Experience in a corporate accounting environment

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Work Environment:

· Office-based position with standard business hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.16 - $31.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95826: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32