Accountant I

Pacific Clinics; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Match up to 4%

Competitive Time Off Plans

Job summary

Pacific Clinics in Los Gatos, CA seeks an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day, month-end and year-end close processes. You will help prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Under supervision of a senior accountant, you will maintain general ledger accounts, analyze transactions, assist with budget tracking, and generate management reports for various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in accounting or equivalent with four years accounting experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial compliance standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mantains, analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Prepares and maintains asset liability and other financial transaction records.
• Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
• Establishes tables of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accounts.
• Analyzes and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, verifies, and/or processes information or data.
• Generates reports and responds to inquiries utilizing finance systems.
• Structures or classifies multiple pieces of information and presents information appropriately for variety of audiences.
• Actively participates in and develops organization and process improvements.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree (AA/AS) with accounting emphasis

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $32.97 - $40.54 per hour, depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations

Possible Additional Compensation

• Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans

Pay Range

$32.97 - $40.54 per hour

Job Summary

Assists in day to day, month-end, and year-end accounting and financial reporting functions. Assists with the preparation of financial statements, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and other general ledger accounting entries as assigned. Associate Accountants typically work under the supervision of a senior accountant or accounting manager and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Prepares and maintains asset liability and other financial transaction records.
• Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
• Establishes tables of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accounts.
• Analyzes and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, verifies, and/or processes information or data.
• Generates reports and responds to inquiries utilizing finance systems.
• Structures or classifies multiple pieces of information and presents information appropriately for variety of audiences.
• Actively participates in and develops organization and process improvements.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA/ AS) with accounting emphasis required or High School Diploma/GED and:Four (4) years related accounting experience required, including experience with month-end close processes, budgeting support, and audit preparation.
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial compliance standards.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this role.

Job Competencies

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration across departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of audit processes and tax compliance requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial operations.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must possess ability to ensure significant communication with the Clinics' community members. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/A Will not have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB Exam.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.