Cerritos, California
Accountant Job Opening in Cerritos, California - Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this Accountant position is responsible for various aspects of accounting including, but not limited to, maintaining general ledger accounts, processing accounts receivable and payable, administering all aspects of billing and collections, preparing journal entries and posting to general ledger, managing cash including receipts and bank reconciliation, preparing and filing quarterly State and Federal mandated returns, producing various accounting and financial reports, and maintaining accurate financial records and data.
Essential Duties:
Accounts Receivable, Payable Processing and Billing
Ensure all vendor invoices are paid accurately and timely
Verify terms and billing rates against contracts or master service agreements
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
Obtain appropriate approval, code invoices and prepare payment requests
Enter payments in accounts payable system
Review expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance and process expense reimbursements
Reconcile credit card statements and process payments
Create vendors in system and maintain vendor files
Prepare and file 1099Misc forms
Generate and send out member premium invoices and payment authorization forms
Collect premium payments, apply cash receipts, and prepare bank deposits
Process journal vouchers for members, coordinate and resolve any journal vouchers related issues with LACOE
Monitor member account details for non-payments, past-due payments and send out delinquent notices to members
Ensure member districts comply with ASCIP?s payment policy
Assist member districts with any questions or issues related to their premium invoices
General Ledger and Bank Accounts Reconciliation
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts including accounts receivable, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, and all other liability accounts on a monthly basis
Identity and research unusual transactions and prepare adjusting journal entries if needed
Prepare monthly financial statement supporting schedules
Reconcile all ASCIP?s bank accounts monthly and assist Corvel staff in reviewing member districts? trust accounts
Identify stale-dated checks and work with third party administrators to void/reissue these checks
Ensure that all trust accounts are adequately funded
Budget Projection and Analysis
Assist CFO with budgeting by preparing revenue and expense projections
Analyze variance between budget to actual
Maintenance of Financial Records and Data
Maintain and organize vendor files and ensure that vendor information is accurate
Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records such as general ledger, check registers, journal entries, member payment authorization forms
Ensure that all supporting documentations are attached to journal entries
Maintain up to date accounts payable and billing databases
Other
Prepare and file quarterly State/Federal mandated returns
Issue quarterly Safety Credit and Risk Management Deposit Fund statements
Prepare annual renewal questionnaires and collect exposure data from members for billing purposes
Prepare any ad-hoc financial reports
Perform other related duties as assigned
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Knowledge of:
Application and use of accounting and financial software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Generally accepted accounting principles & accounting procedures
Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to public agencies
Ability to:
Accurately maintain, process, and prepare accounting information and records
Demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping
Understand, analyze and interpret financial data and reports
Prepare accurate records & reports
Establish and maintain effective and cordial relationships with others, including member districts staff and ASCIP staff
Communicate effectively, both orally and written
Experience and Training:
A minimum of five years of professional experience in accounting and financial management
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 to $104,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Cerritos, CA
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 5 years
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