Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Concord, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Status: Exempt Full-time Full-year
Department: Finance Office
Reports to: Director of Finance
St. Pauls School seeks a Staff Accountant whose primary responsibilities will include accounting for investments fixed assets cash activity and other various account reconciliations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of employees supervisor.
- Responsible for the daily review of fixed asset invoices to ensure proper accounting
- Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of fixed asset accounts with facilities and general ledger
- Assist with implementation of fixed asset module in the financial system
- Responsible for the accounting for the schools investments in collaboration with outside consultants
- Monthly reconciliation of cash accounts and daily review and recording of cash activity
- Preparation of monthly general ledger entries
- Reconcile various balance sheet accounts
- Serve as the backup for the accounting coordinator with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Assist with the month end close process
- Assist with preparation of audit related schedules and note disclosures
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualification Requirements:
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.
- Four-year degree in accounting/finance or similar field of study.
- Two to five years of accounting experience preferably with some experience in non-profit accounting.
- Microsoft Office (specifically advanced skills with Excel)
- Experience with or ability to learn Blackbaud accounting software
- Complex problem solving and analytical skills
- Prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a demanding and fast paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare accurate reports from varied statistical information
Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- There are no special vision requirements.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other:
Normal work schedule is a minimum of 40 hours per week full year typically 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional work nights and weekends may be required based upon the needs of the department. Please note the schedule is subject to change based upon the needs of the School.
To Apply:Please submit a resume and three professional references through this application.
St. Pauls School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. St. Pauls School does not discriminate on the basis of race creed ethnic origin disability or sexual orientation and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
