Accounting Assistant

Lodichamber; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority is seeking an Accounting Assistant, an entry-level role within the Accounting Series. Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, you will perform routine clerical accounting duties related to preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

As you gain experience, more tasks will be assigned. This position involves accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting and entry-level

Qualifications

• Entry-level accounting position under direction of Senior Accountant.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting and basic reconciliations.
• Routine clerical accounting duties in accordance with procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Process cash receipts and perform basic reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records in accordance with procedures.

Job description

Accounting Assistant is an entry-level position within the Accounting Series. Under direction of the Senior Accountant, the Accounting Assistant performs routine clerical accounting duties related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of statistical and financial records in accordance with (SJRRC) established procedures and governmental accounting standards and regulations. The position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting and entry level reconciliations.

As experience is gained more complex and varied tasks will be assigned. Supervision and frequent review of work will lessen as incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the second level, although they are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

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