Bakersfield, California
Accountant Job Opening in Bakersfield, California - SUMMARY :
Responsible for the complex general accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization to include preparing financial statements, reconciling bank accounts, and monitoring and analyzing assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditures accounts.
Essential Job Specific Duties:
Prepare organization financial statements.
Prepare financial reports for grants/contracts in accordance with funding source requirements.
Analyze general ledger accounts for propriety and accuracy.
Maintain fixed assets subsidiary ledger in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Analyze organization cash balances on a daily basis by grant and program.
Prepare U.S. Treasury cash drawdown supporting schedules.
Monitor expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure that expenditures do not exceed the established budget.
Prepare periodic and special reports for financial, statistical, and other purposes for use by management staff.
Prepare annual audit schedules.
Provide technical support to program staff in resolving budget, financial, and reporting issues.
Keep Director of Finance informed on all accounting and financial issues affecting grants/programs. Recommend solutions for improvement.
Train key management staff and division staff on effective use of the accounting software
Perform other financial and accounting duties as assigned.
Other Job Specific Duties:
Attend all meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.
Maintain safe and functional work environment.
Work alternative hours as required, including nights and weekends.
Perform any other like duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of:
Generally accepted accounting principles
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Organization and Finance division policies and procedures
Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment including computers
Word processing, spreadsheet, general ledger database, and other related software applications
Ability to:
Prepare financial statements and reports
Analyze financial data
Research and resolve accounting issues
Work independently
Coordinate work requiring constant alertness and attention to detail
Work under frequent time pressures and deadlines
Plan, organize, allocate, and control confidential data and organizational resources
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Use good organizational methods and procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Bachelor?s degree in accounting, business administration or related field
Six (6) years of progressive financial accounting experience
Financial accounting experience in a non-profit organization or governmental entity is desirable, including familiarity with governmental accounting standards and regulations
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver?s License and State automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record substantiated by a DMV printout
Completion of a physical and substance abuse screening upon offer of employment
Must be fingerprinted and have such records filed with the State Department of Social Services
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.85 to $25.81 /hour
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
progressive financial Accounting: 6 years
finacial accounting in a non-profit or governmental entity: 1 year
Required license or certification:
valid California Driver's License
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