SUMMARY
Assist the Accounting Department with daily accounting operations, payroll coordination, and Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable support as needed. This is a part-time remote position, preferably for a candidate located near Los Angeles or Orange County, California, who can attend occasional in-person meetings or training sessions as needed. Compensation is to be determined based on qualifications and experience.
duties and responsibilities
- Assist with payroll preparation, timesheet review, and payroll-related reconciliations.
- Assist with reviewing and verifying government prevailing wage rates, including Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requirements, and applicable Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe benefits.
- Support payroll compliance activities related to government contracts, including maintaining wage determination records and supporting documentation.
- Provide Accounts Payable (AP) support, including invoice processing, reviewing supporting documentation, and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Assist with Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including billing, payment tracking, and customer account reconciliations as needed.
- Assist with employee expense reports and reimbursement processing.
- Support bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end closing activities and accounting reports.
- Communicate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Perform other general accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
knowledge AND skills
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
experience required
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of government prevailing wage requirements, including SCA, DBA, wage determinations, and H&W fringe benefits, strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting payroll for government contracts is a plus.
- Experience with ADP, Jonas, Costpoint, or similar accounting and payroll systems is a plus.