Temporary Staff Accountant

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

22h•$40 - $45

About The Position

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the Accounting Department. The role is a 3–6 month agency assignment; the selected candidate will be employed by a staffing 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, and month-end close activities. The position also analyzes financial data and collaborates with other departments to support accurate financial reporting and payroll tax compliance. The position supports daily accounting operations, month-end close, annual audits, payroll and tax filings, payroll liability reconciliations, governmental reporting, wire transfers, pension contributions, and coordination with a third-party payroll tax administrator. It is full-time, with a day-shift schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 40 scheduled hours per week.

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.
Ability to support accurate financial reporting and payroll tax compliance.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or Certified Payroll Professional credential preferred.
Accounting experience in a healthcare or nonprofit environment preferred.
Commensurate experience in public accounting will also be considered.
Workday experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end closing, including recording journal transactions and tracking prepaid expenses.
Prepare and balance accounts payable check runs and 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 the third-party payroll tax administrator, including employee income taxes, disability, unemployment, and paid family leave filings.
Acquire business licenses when required by other states.
Prepare and balance monthly general ledger reconciliations for payroll-related liabilities.
Prepare and assist with filing reports and tax compliance information with 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 and pension contributions.
Manage interactions with the third-party payroll tax administrator.
Update local tax rates and information in employee Workday records as needed.
Support the Hospital Resource Analyst in managing daily financial operations.