(Staff Accountant-- SHADC5641891)

LMG HealthCare; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm in California is searching for an Associate Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP principles. The candidate will prepare bank reconciliations, analyze variances, and maintain the general ledger. Ideal candidates should hold a BS in Accounting or Finance, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and possess flexibility in task management. This contract position offers valuable experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as an accountant.
• Effective communication with auditors and clients.
• Proficient in analyzing variances and making recommendations.
• Ability to work well with peers, auditors, clients and management.
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks with prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial reports accurately and timely.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for cash accounts.
• Review balance sheets for accuracy.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules.
• Review balance sheets and income statements for accuracy.
• Analyze variances to budget with the Regional Manager.
• Review AP/AR entries for correct GL posting and reconcile to the GL.
• Collaborate with Regional Manager to meet owner or asset manager needs.
• Report property irregularities to management.
• Ensure audit compliance and maintain support documents.
• Respond to auditor inquiries timely and completely.
• Analyze data and make recommendations on special projects.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP principles

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with peers and management

Flexibility to prioritize tasks

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

3+ years accounting experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely production of monthly financial reports.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations for all cash accounts.
• Prepare journal entries as needed for the general ledger.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules for various accounts.
• Review balance sheets and income statements for accuracy.
• Analyze variances to budget and work with the Regional Manager on any trends or inconsistencies.
• Review all AP and AR entries for correct GL posting, and reconcile to the GL.
• Work closely with the Regional Manager to meet the needs of the owner or asset manager.
• Report any property irregularities to appropriate management.
• Ensure audit compliance and maintain all support documents.
• Respond to auditor’s inquiries in a timely and complete manner.
• Analyze data and make appropriate recommendations on special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP principles.
• BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience and at least three-year experience as an accountant.
• Ability to work well with peers, auditors, clients and management.
• Flexibility to work on and prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including problem identification, analysis, and ability to make reasonable and logical recommendations.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting