Accountant

Leeds Professional Resources; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage GAAP-compliant financial records, close month and year, and support budgeting and audits. You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, prepare schedules for audits, analyze variances, and help with tax reporting while collaborating with department heads to optimize resources.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of accounting experience, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, providing variance analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with department heads to track expenses and optimize resource allocation.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation.
• Responsible for reconciling certain general ledgers, bank statements, and balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial data and managing employee and business expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for management and tax reporting.
• Supporting the preparation of business tax returns and ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

• Prepare, examine, and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, providing variance analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with department heads to track expenses and optimize resource allocation.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation.
• Responsible for reconciling certain general ledgers, bank statements, and balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial data and managing employee and business expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for management and tax reporting.
• Supporting the preparation of business tax returns and ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills