Accounting Associate

VetPowered • San Diego, CA

30d • $68,640 - $75,000

About The Position

At VetPowered, the Accounting Associate is responsible for billing various projects/orders, performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation, preparing journal entries and financial statements, creating and maintaining periodic reporting, maintaining fixed asset system, assisting with annual budgeting, compiling orders and expenditures reporting, preparing statistical and financial reports for creditors and agencies, maintaining records retention, and assisting the Controller in preparation of miscellaneous confidential correspondence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Generate periodic reports summarizing financial data for management review. General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Record and review journal entries for various transactions. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors. Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, tracking, and collections. Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial transactions. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies identified during reconciliations. Expense Management: Monitor and control expenses by verifying and reconciling expense reports. Analyze variances and report on any deviations from budgeted amounts. Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning. Provide insights into financial performance, trends, and forecasts. Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies. Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Tax Preparation: Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations. Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and forecasts. Monitor and report on budget variances, providing explanations as needed. Financial Software Management: Utilize accounting and manufacturing ERP software for data entry, purchasing, financial analysis, and reporting. Recommend and implement improvements to streamline financial processes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to gather and analyze financial information. Provide financial insights and support for various business initiatives. Perform purchasing function for the manufacturing, service and admin departments. Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Influential and Persuasive - seen as a trusted partner.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to anticipate needs and be proactive, demonstrating composure and professional judgment in complex, sensitive situations in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish and nurture collaborative relationships at all levels, and identify needs and deliver solutions that achieve employee and team goals and satisfaction.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Strong analytical and quantitative skills to evaluate structure and provide articulated metrics for employees and operations.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Ownership & Drive— ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong follow-through and a focus on owning the outcome.
• Unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and driving results for yourself and your team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external audiences.
• Strong working ability of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Meets Objectives- Can manage and work toward meeting personal, department and organizational goals.
• Dependability–Has exhibited the quality of being reliable and flexible to be available when needed.
• Unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and driving results for yourself, and your team members and stakeholders.
• Very people oriented, supports a positive working environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus.
• Experience in Government Contracting with Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Plus and/or Time and Materials a plus.
• Experience using JobBoss (manufacturing ERP) software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Billing various projects/orders
• Performing general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation
• Preparing journal entries and financial statements
• Creating and maintaining periodic reporting
• Maintaining fixed asset system
• Assisting with annual budgeting
• Compiling orders and expenditures reporting
• Preparing statistical and financial reports for creditors and agencies
• Maintaining records retention
• Assisting the Controller in preparation of miscellaneous confidential correspondence
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generate periodic reports summarizing financial data for management review
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Record and review journal entries for various transactions
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, tracking, and collections
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial transactions
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies identified during reconciliations
• Monitor and control expenses by verifying and reconciling expense reports
• Analyze variances and report on any deviations from budgeted amounts
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning
• Provide insights into financial performance, trends, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations
• Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations
• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and report on budget variances, providing explanations as needed
• Utilize accounting and manufacturing ERP software for data entry, purchasing, financial analysis, and reporting
• Recommend and implement improvements to streamline financial processes
• Work closely with other departments to gather and analyze financial information
• Provide financial insights and support for various business initiatives
• Perform purchasing function for the manufacturing, service and admin departments
• Other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• VetPowered makes available comprehensive benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Options include Medical (50% employer contribution), dental and vision coverage (100% employer contribution), a 401k program with employer match, 8 paid holidays, Flexible work hours (position dependent), and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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