Accountant

Santa Ana, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75 - 85

Experience Required: 5-3years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a direct-hire Accountant to join the companys on-site Finance this role you will collaborate with experienced professionals ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting activities supporting the month-end close process managing accounts payable processing bi-monthly payroll and contributing to reliable and timely financial reporting that supports the continued success of our organization.

Location: This is an onsite position located at our Santa Ana CA office. Candidates living within a 25-mile range preferred.

Perks & Benefits

Enjoy 13 company-paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick days
Daily on-site company provided lunch snacks and drinks
100% employer-paid Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Monthly company-wide socials and activities
Casual dress code
Exclusive employee discounts on activities such as theme parks movie theaters hotels rental cars etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with general ledger accounting responsibilities to include but not limited to: entering and reviewing journal entries account reconciliations entering accounts payables invoices reconciling credit card statements monthly accruals and variance analysis
Assists in monthly close:
- Reconcile short-term balance sheet accounts.
  - Bank reconciliations.
  - Prepaid account analysis and proper adjusting entries.
  - Payroll liability accounts (payroll taxes 401k FSA spending)
  - Accrual analysis and proper adjusting entries.
- Recording journal entries with supporting analysis for supervisors approval.
- Assist in preparation of financial package for management review.
Adds or updates vendor records in vendor Master file:
- Review W-9s and ensure proper 1099 classifications.
- Enter and verify banking information following best practices to ensure 100% accuracy.
Compiles Use Tax and Property Tax returns for supervisors approval including issuance of tax exemption certificates to vendors for qualified purchases.
Review expense accounts for possible reclassification of expense meeting the capitalization policy of the company.
Maintains Fixed Asset/Depreciation schedules and records monthly depreciation and tagging of new assets.
Payroll function
- Enters reviews updates new hires terminations and changes to existing employee information.
- Reviews benefit enrollment and 401k enrollment data details/changes.
- Enters expense and spending limits.
Processes bi-monthly payroll ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll
- Runs and uploads 401k contribution report to 401k provider.
- Researches and responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll time clock & 401k benefits.
Prepare W-2 and 1099 schedules at year-end for management review.
- W-2 to General Ledger reconciliation and verification with SuitePeople (Ceridian)
- 401k Year-end reconciliation and accrual; communicating audit results with 401k Admin
- ACA 1095 validation communicating results with benefits administrator
Assists in any tax financial or payroll audits.
Documents maintains and adheres to internal controls to be approved by management.
Creates SOPs for job responsibilities
Provide coverage for other members of the Finance and Human Resource teams when they are not available
Full-time onsite work to fulfill the administrative functions referenced above such as guiding and educating employees relating to payroll and accounting responsibilities.
Additional projects and/or duties as they arise.

Qualifications Required for Position

Minimum of a bachelors degree in business accounting finance or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years experience and proficient with journal entries account reconciliation and financial reviews.
Minimum of 3 years processing in house payroll system
Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook) and Microsoft Teams or Zoom
Must have strong attention to detail and critical eye for accuracy.
Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion diplomacy and confidentiality in all dealings with employees.
Well organized and analytical
Ability to solve problems and find solutions.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Has a sense of urgency and a willingness to get to the bottom of a problem.
Ability and willing to proactively help others.

Work Environment

Full-time onsite indoor at a manufacturing facility
Prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 5 years experience and proficient with journal entries account reconciliation and financial reviews. Minimum of 3 years processing in house payroll system Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred. Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook) and Microsoft Teams or Zoom Must have strong attention to detail and critical eye for accuracy. Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion diplomacy and confidentiality in all dealings with employees. Well organized and analytical

Required Education:

Minimum of a bachelors degree in business accounting finance or equivalent

We are looking for a direct-hire Accountant to join the companys on-site Finance this role you will collaborate with experienced professionals ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting activities supporting the month...

Location: This is an onsite position located at our Santa Ana CA office. Candidates living within a 25-mile range preferred.

Perks & Benefits

Enjoy 13 company-paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick days
Daily on-site company provided lunch snacks and drinks
100% employer-paid Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Monthly company-wide socials and activities
Casual dress code
Exclusive employee discounts on activities such as theme parks movie theaters hotels rental cars etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with general ledger accounting responsibilities to include but not limited to: entering and reviewing journal entries account reconciliations entering accounts payables invoices reconciling credit card statements monthly accruals and variance analysis
Assists in monthly close:
- Reconcile short-term balance sheet accounts.
  - Bank reconciliations.
  - Prepaid account analysis and proper adjusting entries.
  - Payroll liability accounts (payroll taxes 401k FSA spending)
  - Accrual analysis and proper adjusting entries.
- Recording journal entries with supporting analysis for supervisors approval.
- Assist in preparation of financial package for management review.
Adds or updates vendor records in vendor Master file:
- Review W-9s and ensure proper 1099 classifications.
- Enter and verify banking information following best practices to ensure 100% accuracy.
Compiles Use Tax and Property Tax returns for supervisors approval including issuance of tax exemption certificates to vendors for qualified purchases.
Review expense accounts for possible reclassification of expense meeting the capitalization policy of the company.
Maintains Fixed Asset/Depreciation schedules and records monthly depreciation and tagging of new assets.
Payroll function
- Enters reviews updates new hires terminations and changes to existing employee information.
- Reviews benefit enrollment and 401k enrollment data details/changes.
- Enters expense and spending limits.
Processes bi-monthly payroll ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll
- Runs and uploads 401k contribution report to 401k provider.
- Researches and responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll time clock & 401k benefits.
Prepare W-2 and 1099 schedules at year-end for management review.
- W-2 to General Ledger reconciliation and verification with SuitePeople (Ceridian)
- 401k Year-end reconciliation and accrual; communicating audit results with 401k Admin
- ACA 1095 validation communicating results with benefits administrator
Assists in any tax financial or payroll audits.
Documents maintains and adheres to internal controls to be approved by management.
Creates SOPs for job responsibilities
Provide coverage for other members of the Finance and Human Resource teams when they are not available
Full-time onsite work to fulfill the administrative functions referenced above such as guiding and educating employees relating to payroll and accounting responsibilities.
Additional projects and/or duties as they arise.

Qualifications Required for Position

Minimum of a bachelors degree in business accounting finance or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years experience and proficient with journal entries account reconciliation and financial reviews.
Minimum of 3 years processing in house payroll system
Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook) and Microsoft Teams or Zoom
Must have strong attention to detail and critical eye for accuracy.
Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion diplomacy and confidentiality in all dealings with employees.
Well organized and analytical
Ability to solve problems and find solutions.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Has a sense of urgency and a willingness to get to the bottom of a problem.
Ability and willing to proactively help others.