Accountant ll - Outsourced HR Management Firm

Your SmartSource • Santa Maria, CA

19d • $33 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Your People Professionals is an outsourced human resources management firm, servicing multiple businesses, across a variety of industry sectors. Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Accountant II will provide support to the accounting team.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related discipline, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2-4 years' relevant accounting related experience
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
• Proficient QuickBooks Online experience
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and automated accounting systems
• Astute attention to detail, ability to proofread work and present finished product error-free
• Efficient multi-tasker, ability to prioritize work-load and meet deadlines
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, including excellent grammar, spelling and proof-reading skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, after training period.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and possess excellent customer service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client invoices, record them in company’s accounting system and send to clients
• Monitor and follow-up on A/R agings
• Process client payments and record them in company’s accounting system
• Receive vendor invoices and enter them in company’s accounting system
• Maintain and organize A/P and A/R records
• Validate A/P and A/R balances
• Preparation of month end and year end entries
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Ensure accuracy of entries to ledger accounts
• Reconciliation and preparation of payroll tax returns
• Prepare and process daily ACH transactions
• Reconcile, prepare and process client retirement contributions
• Preparation of month end and year end client retirement audits
• Respond to client inquiries
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, specifically to include Excel, Word, in addition to relevant accounting software packages
• Proficiency in operating office equipment to include PCs, copiers, fax machine and 10-key calculator
• Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer

Benefits

• Gold Plan Anthem Blue Cross medical, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance premiums paid 100% for the employee
• 401(K), not employer-matched
• 80 hours of accrued paid vacation annually in the 1st year of employment and increasing incrementally thereafter
• Accrued paid sick time up to 6 days annually
• 9 paid public holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree