• Accounting Assistant

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Mateo, CA)


    Description

    Job Title: Accountant

    Job Summary:

    The accountant will be responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and guidelines.

    Location & Hours:

    + Location: Onsite in San Mateo, CA

    + Hours: 25 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 32 hours per week.

    + Start Date: August 4th, 2023

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Financial Transactions: Review, classify, and record financial transactions, including invoice payments, cash receipts, revenue billing, and programmatic expenditure claims.

    + Accounts Receivable: Process accounts receivable, verify receipts, prepare deposits (EFT/credit card), and track aging of unpaid invoices.

    + Accounts Payable: Review and process vendor invoices, reimbursements, and purchase orders; resolve discrepancies and ensure proper authorization.

    + Purchasing: Review requisitions, verify purchasing documents, and prepare purchase orders in compliance with agency policies.

    + Grants & Budget Management: Monitor and reconcile grant and budget accounts; prepare monthly financial reports.

    + Bank Reconciliation: Prepare and verify monthly bank reconciliation reports.

    + Reporting: Review financial reports for accuracy, prepare journals and ledgers, and ensure compliance with accounting controls.

    • Additional Duties:

    + Assist with credit card reconciliations and financial audits.

    + Manage encumbrances and related expenditures.

    + Track and maintain fixed asset inventory.

    + Prepare sales tax filings and maintain tax records.

    + Provide guidance to vendors and staff on financial policies and procedures.

    + Perform clerical and administrative tasks, including records maintenance.

    + Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes.

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications:

    + Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

    + Experience: 3+ years of accounting or finance experience (preferably in a public or non-profit setting).

    + Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes.

     

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