Accountant - General Accounting

Stanford Medicine Children's Health • Menlo Park, CA

1d • $41 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs general accounting functions, such as completion of the general ledger, including posting entries, allocations and reconciliation, preparation of financial and statistical reports for internal and external reporting requirements. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to apply judgment and informed decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple form to non-finance users to understand the appropriate use and limits of the information provided.
• Ability to communicate effective in written and verbal formats including summarizing data, presenting results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for GAAP, tax issues, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Maintains various ledgers, journals, registers and other financial records.
• Prepares account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations and various other financial reports, as assigned.
• Prepares federal, state and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
• Prepares journal entries and supporting documentation for posting of approved financial transactions and/or journal entries into general ledger.

Benefits

• Continuing education
• State-of-the-art facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level