Accountant

Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Currently seeking a full time Staff Accountant that will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports as necessary. Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, maintain the general ledger and fixed asset records and other reports and projects as necessary.

Successful candidate will:

* Prepare journal entries

* Support the company cash and treasury activities

* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

* Review general ledger variance accounts and provide variance reports

* Responsible for general ledger and general ledger account reconciliations

* Maintain prepaid balance sheet accounts

* Maintain fixed asset/depreciation records

* Assist with maintaining cost accounting records including material, labor, outside processing and burden standards.

* Assist in supporting internal and external audits as required

* Assist accounting staff as necessary

Educational Background:

Accounting degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university

Three to five years related accounting experience

Personal Attributes:

* Highly responsible, self-motivated and able to thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, creative environment.

* Strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

* Able to meet or exceed set deadlines.

* Hands-on; completes tasks and dependable; proactive in nature.

* Knows what needs to be done and operates with a sense of urgency, focus and discipline.

* Have excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal).

* Team player, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'get things done' attitude.

Requirements:

* Demonstrated experience and proficiency in applying accounting principles

* Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and leadership

* Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with management and others

* Must have the ability to work well with people and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

* Flexible, organized, detail-oriented and able to work under time constraints and deadlines

* Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and good MS Excel skills

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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