Staff Accountant

WHB Engineers•San Diego, CA

15d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

WHB Engineers is seeking a Staff Accountant to be based out of their San Diego office. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to gain 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