Accounting Technician

Proper Solutions•Palm Desert, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a temporary detail-oriented Accounting Technician to support a wide range of technical and clerical accounting functions. This role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and applying bookkeeping principles across multiple areas including general accounting, payroll, procurement, fixed assets, and budgeting.

Requirements

Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
Accounts payable/receivable and financial recordkeeping
Applicable laws, regulations, and financial reporting requirements
Payroll processing and financial systems
Modern office software and accounting systems
Accurately process and reconcile financial data
Analyze and verify financial documents and reports
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and the public
Maintain confidentiality and strong attention to detail
Work independently while exercising sound judgment
Organized, detail-driven, and comfortable working across multiple accounting functions
Ability to adapt quickly, handle deadlines, and communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and record financial transactions in accordance with established procedures
Post, balance, and reconcile general ledger accounts
Prepare adjusting journal entries and resolve discrepancies
Maintain deposit records and treasury receipts
Allocate payments and verify account balances and available funds
Process checks and payments in batches
Prepare payment documentation and coordinate approvals
Communicate with departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies
Generate payments via check, EFT, or wire transfers
Maintain proper documentation for vouchers and purchase orders
Review and process purchase requests, contracts, and agreements
Issue purchase orders in compliance with policies and regulations
Assist with solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, scopes of work, specifications)
Support bid process administration
Monitor and close purchase orders; track budgets and balances
Process payroll transactions and audit for accuracy and compliance
Prepare and balance payroll reports
Handle employee reimbursements, travel advances, and petty cash
Process retirement and insurance-related payments
Generate monthly revenue and expenditure reports
Assist in operating and capital (CIP) budget preparation
Support year-end closing, audits, and financial reporting
Compile and analyze financial and statistical data
Maintain grant financial records and ensure compliance with funding requirements
Track and classify fixed assets
Maintain IRS W-9 records for vendors
Prepare and distribute 1099 forms
Respond to IRS notices and withholding requirements
Enter and verify financial data in accounting systems
Assist with system upgrades, testing, and user training
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Draft and update procedures; train staff as needed
Provide general administrative support (mail, supplies, website updates)