Accounting Specialist III

WSP•Costa Mesa, CA

12d•$78,000 - $115,000

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Accounting Specialist III for our Costa Mesa, CA office. JOB SUMMARY Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, reconciling various general ledger accounts, preparing daily journal entries related to Registered Customer Accounts and Unregistered Customer Accounts activity, daily/monthly reconciliation of cash receipts transactions from all sources i.e. cash, check, ACH, credit card, debit cards, lockbox, collection agency, etc., investigating and resolving all cash variances, researching and resolving all inquiries and chargeback items, preparing and recording month end journal entries i.e. accounts receivable other interoperability agency accrual, accounts payable other interoperability agency accrual, customer collection and violations collection agency fee accrual, tax and lottery intercept accrual, credit card processing fees accrual, administrative hearing deposit applied to violations, overpayments less than a $1.00 write off, overpayments applied to violation and other journal entries as needed, weekly/monthly reporting related to 405EL statistics and interoperability agencies activities, assist with budget compliance reporting, performing internal audits as needed, and providing back up to Finance and Accounting team members as needed.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Ten key skills
Strong technical research skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization.
Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple to complex procedures, staff memos, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
Three (3) years of professional accounting experience is required (accounts payable, accounts receivable and journal entry preparation)

Responsibilities

Prepare daily deposit journal entries
Prepare interoperability agencies deposits and journal entries
Reconcile cash, check and credit card transactions daily and monthly
Investigate and resolve all cash, check and credit card variances
Reconcile IOP inbound and outbound activity between agencies
Prepare month end journal entries for accounts receivable other IOP agency accrual, accounts payable other IOP agency accrual, customer collection and violations collections agency fee accrual, tax and lottery intercept accrual, credit card processing fees accrual, administrative hearing deposition applied to violations, overpayments less than a $1.00 write off, overpayments applied to violation and others as needed
Prepare and post back-office journal entries as needed related to cash receipts from IOP agencies, cash disbursements to IOP agencies
Prepare and initiated wire transfers between various bank account and applicable journal entries
Identify and report system functionality and reconciliation issues
Monitor and assist in resolving system and reconciliation issues
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to client
Prepare weekly and monthly invoices to other interoperability agencies
Reconcile daily collection agency payments
Reconcile collection agency invoicing
Reconcile various general ledger accounts
Cross train and back up other Finance and Accounting staff members as needed
Match and post accounts payable invoices
Issue and reconcile purchase orders
Perform vendor reconciliations
Prepare, post and reconcile customer refunds
Reconcile and prepare daily deposits
Reconcile and post other agency interoperability invoices including netting schedule
Process bank returned items
Research and process bank charge disputes
Prepare month end journal entries
Reconcile various general ledger accounts
Perform internal audits of customer adjustments posted as requested
Perform monthly audits related to transponders and cash on hand
Assist with project budget compliance reporting
Assist with process documentation
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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