Accountant

Concord Feed & Fuel; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A local business in California is seeking a self-starter to support the month-end close process. The candidate will be responsible for general ledger management, including analyzing and reconciling accounts using technology solutions. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and 2-3 years of related experience, advanced computer skills, and financial analysis expertise. The position offers a salary range of $78,000 - $88,000 annually and requires effective communication skills to collaborate within teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of general ledger experience or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of general ledger posting.
• Familiarity with account reconciliations and expense analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the general ledger system ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Prepare and control journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including cash disbursement accounts.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Financial analysis

Effective communication

Education

BA/BS in Business or Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Self-starter supporting the month end close process including analysis and account reconciliations using technology enables solutions. Responsible for supporting the general ledger system and implementing process improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for supporting the general ledger system for all divisions ensuring accuracy, integrity and security of financial data.
• Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of all journal entries to the general ledger (cash receipts, expenses, depreciation, fixed assets).
• Reconciles general ledger accounts including cash disbursement accounts.
• Prepares and maintain files associated with rolling stock, prepaids, licenses & permits, and property taxes.
• Supports the annual and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Prepares monthly sales tax deposits and quarterly sales tax returns.
• Prepares monthly reports, including the summary of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory stock status, and cash flow variances.
• Assist in special assignments as required by the Controller

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business or Accounting and 2 - 3 years of general ledger experience or equivalent experience. Intermediate knowledge of general ledger posting experience.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Google and familiarity with accounting software and reporting tools.
• Background in financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Familiarity with account reconciliations and expense analysis.
• Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster business relationships within and across functions and explain accounting concepts and processes in ways that non-technical colleagues can understand. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures, policies, system documentation, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports, procedures, and correspondence.
• Exercises judgment and uses knowledge to identify and solve problems or make decisions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Salary Range - $78,000 - $88,000 annually