General Ledger Accountant

St. John's Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Community Health in Los Angeles seeks an accounting professional to support the accounting department with a broad range of duties, including reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting.

You will help maintain ledgers and systems, prepare journal entries, and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least two to five years of general ledger experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly at all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least two-five years general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and database skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels throughout the organization.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Balance sheet accounts reconciliation as primary focus.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in maintaining all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, including setting up new users to the accounting system and Concur.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet and P&L fluctuations analysis.
• Assist in updating fixed assets schedule and depreciation expense.
• Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing.
• Assists with preparation of 1099s as needed.
• Assists with special accounting projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed; and
• Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Business Intelligence

Robotic Process Automation

Job description

Job Summary

Performs a wide range of accounting and administrative duties to support the accounting department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Balance sheet accounts reconciliation as primary focus.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in maintaining all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, including setting up new users to the accounting system and Concur
• Assist with monthly balance sheet and P&L fluctuations analysis
• Assist in updating fixed assets schedule and depreciation expense
• Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing
• Assists with preparation of 1099s as needed.
• Assists with special accounting projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed; and
• Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong accounting background.
• At least two-five years general ledger accounting experience is required
• Strong Excel and database skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player and have ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
• Timeliness - Complete tasks within the required timeframe.
• Detail-oriented - Pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Accuracy - Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Honesty/Integrity - Be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Microsoft Dynamics financial application, Business Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation experience helpful