Temporary Staff Accountant

Salinas Valley Health • Salinas, CA

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About The Position

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support its Accounting Department. The position is filled through a temporary staffing agency; the selected candidate will be employed by the agency and assigned to work at Salinas Valley Health. The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s financial operations through journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll treasury and tax support, month-end close activities, financial data analysis, and collaboration with other departments to support accurate reporting and payroll tax compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Business with a concentration in Accounting.
• Two years of accounting experience with significant exposure to payroll accounting and taxes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Payroll Professional credential.
• Accounting experience in a healthcare or nonprofit environment.
• Commensurate experience in public accounting.
• Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Support daily financial operations and assist the Hospital Resource Analyst.
• Assist with month-end closing, including recording journal transactions and tracking prepaid expenses.
• Prepare and balance accounts payable check runs.
• Reconcile selected bank and other balance sheet accounts, including accounts payable.
• Prepare documentation requested by management for annual financial audits.
• Manage California and out-of-state tax filings in-house or by submitting data to a third-party payroll tax administrator on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Handle employee income tax, disability, unemployment, and paid family leave tax filings, and obtain business licenses when required by other states.
• Prepare and balance monthly general ledger reconciliations for payroll-related liabilities.
• Prepare or assist with reports and tax compliance filings for federal and state agencies, including the California Department of Labor, OSHA, the IRS (including Form 1099s), and the State Controller’s Office.
• Manage wire transfers, pension contributions, and interactions with the third-party payroll tax administrator.
• Update local tax rates and information in employee Workday records as needed.

What This Job Offers

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