Staff Accountant

Company: Analysts
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Staff Accountant II
San Ramon, CA (Onsite)
6 Month (Contract to Hire)

OVERVIEW:
The Staff Accountant II will have direct responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all accounting transactions. They will perform a variety of complex, responsible and confidential duties requiring a thorough knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as other compliance areas. They will contribute to many of the various aspects and levels of accounting support services including: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, cash receipts, maintaining support documentation, employee expense reimbursements, as well as produce and review various accounting and financial reports.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares, verifies and posts standard journal entries into the general ledger
Processes and/or reviews balance sheet account reconciliations
Processes vendor payments
Prepares and/or reviews denial letters
Researches, reviews, and posts invoices
Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding
Reviews Contracts prior to paying vendors to ensure accurate
Prepares and reconciles annual 1099 statements
Updates and maintains vendor records
Coordinates, reviews and approves employee expenses, and monitors proper expense report controls
Responsible for processing, monitoring, and reconciling credit card payments
Billing for tissue, organ, research, and grants
Reviews, prepares and coordinates the collection process
Complete, post and/or reconcile monthly investment summary
Reconcile and/or review accounts receivable
Responsible for completing a timely and accurate month end close
Creates, posts, and/or reviews monthly accruals
Updates end of the month (EOM) checklist
Updates, posts, and/or reconciles fixed assets worksheet
Updates, posts, and/or reconciles lease and prepaid schedules
Conducts account analysis as needed
Posts cash receipts and process desktop deposits
Works on a variety of financial projects as assigned
Monitors compliance of financial policies and procedures, research and investigates if necessary
Assists with year-end closings and preparation of the audit process
Identifies areas of improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

Relies on knowledge, experience, skills, and judgment to complete most of the essential job functions with general supervision only.
Proven organization skills
Develops solutions for moderate to complex problems referring to policies and practices for guidance.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Understanding of GAAP, financial statements (cash flow, budgets, profit/loss, and balance sheet) operational reporting information and data; advanced Excel skills and accounting software.
Must be accurate, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while meeting numerous deadlines.
Able to communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Proactive team player who must uphold the core values of the organization which include passion, integrity, and teamwork.
Ability to plan work and prioritize effectively. Demonstrates independent judgment, self-direction, and initiative.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a related field or equivalent education/work experience.
2 - 5 years' experience as a Staff Accountant or related position that encompasses two or more of essential job functions.
Proficiency with computerized accounting and spreadsheets.
Healthcare experience preferred.

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