Staff Accountant

WHB Engineers•San Diego, CA

4d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

WHB Engineers is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in San Diego, Irvine, San Mateo, Dublin, Pleasant Hill and Chico, California. Our firm provides a full array of engineering, public works design and construction and project management services. Our staff works on a broad array of challenging and interesting public and private projects. A career with us is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best construction managers and civil engineers. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to be based out of our San Diego office. This is a great opportunity for a recent college grad looking to gain some experience in a dynamic growing organization. The ideal candidate for this opportunity can work independently with minimum supervision, is detail oriented, well-organized and is a fast learner. This is an onsite position .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related area strongly preferred
0 - 2 years accounting experience preferred
General understanding of accounting practices and principles
Broad understanding of accounting cycle and financial statements
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Highly motivated and willing to take the initiative
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data
Solid prioritization and attention to detail skills
Experience with the MS Office Suite, especially Excel
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek/Vantagepoint ERP software a plus

Responsibilities

Work under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant in the following areas:
Accounts payable cycle: Ensure accurate and timely information is entered into the accounting system
Reconcile vendor accounts monthly
Manage accounts payable inbox for invoices received and customer correspondence
Prepare documentation for cash disbursement cycle
Accounts receivable cycle: Ensure cash receipts are applied to invoices accurately and timely
Manage accounts receivable inbox for remittance and vendor correspondence
Reconcile customer accounts
Assist in the preparation of monthly invoices to clients
Month close cycle: Reconcile general ledger accounts as needed
Prepare journal entries and required backup support
Payroll cycle: Ensure all expense reimbursement have receipts and are coded to the correct project and accounting period
Maintain files and/or financial documents using an organization electronic filing system
Works with Project Managers regarding billing instructions and invoice approvals
Record administrative and office expenses in various software programs
Perform data entry tasks ensuring accuracy, paying close attention to details
Prepares spreadsheets and reports as needed
Collaborate with others on special projects as needed, including ongoing process improvement
Perform other duties as assigned