Staff Accountant

Hayward Lumber•Monterey, CA

47d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Support role to help carry out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department. This position will be responsible for data entry, preparing various reports as well as assisting with the monthly financial close process. This position will assist with gathering support for audits and tax returns. Will be given ad hoc projects as the need arises and therefore, must be able to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines.

Requirements

1 - 2 years’ experience in accounting or an Associate’s degree in accounting.
Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numerical data.
Must be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent communication skills.
Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Acrobat.
Must have the ability to quickly learn specific software.
Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare assigned reports and analysis in a timely manner, proof and distribute to recipients
Support preparation of monthly commission and incentive schedules
Assist in preparing sales, labor, and cycle count analyses
Maintain monthly close checklist and ensure all items are done timely to achieve prelim and final close dates.
Prepare assigned monthly / annual closing support and entries.
Assist with payroll journal entries and help maintain payroll-related accounts.
Prepare account reconciliations timely and accurately and provide resolutions for outstanding items.
On a weekly basis review purchase card transactions for coding and approval and upload to GP.
Review bank activity and record transactions for assigned accounts.
Assist with bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
Conducts internal inventory audits in accordance with policies and support cycle count audit reporting.
Code and review select bills for entry according to company policies.
Assist with AR aging reviews and support customer listings or collections efforts as needed
Maintain fixed asset software, reconcile monthly to the GL, gather support and record entries for all purchases and disposals.
Assist with maintaining fleet and equipment records as assigned
Assists CFO and Controller as needed with various tasks and projects.
Utilize checklists and project management software to meet deadlines on all projects and tasks.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training
Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
Able to travel 1-2 days a month.
Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.