Junior Accountant

Comprehensive Community Health Centers•Glendale, CA

4d•$29 - $30

About The Position

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT JOB SUMMARY Assist with various accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include recording, verifying and reconciling financial transactions, processing vendor payments, managing bank accounts, and processing payroll. Must have strong accounting background and work ethics. JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts. Post, verify and manage entries. Perform reconciliations. Track, monitor and analyze accounts payable and accounts receivable. Assist with accounts payable function, including processing invoices and payments, verifying and reconciling vendors and balances, recording and categorizing expenses, and preparing reports. Assist with accounts receivable function, including invoicing, deposits, collection, and revenue recognition. Assist with financial reporting, including creation of Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and other financial statements. Assist with internal and external audits, including coordinating tasks and communication with auditors and others. Assist other departments, such HR and Operations, with reviewing expenses. Adhere to legal and company accounting and financial policies, procedures, and controls. Maintain historical records, ensure information is accurate, and update financial data in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university in Accounting or Finance required.
One or more years of Accounting/Finance experience required.
Ability to find solutions when barriers are identified.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed.
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Experience and work ethics that supports working within a high functioning, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under supervision.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff.
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity and diplomacy and the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with all levels of staff and management.
Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc.
Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their individual social and cultural traits.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and clinic sites.
Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Must be detail-oriented and accurate.
Must have strong work ethics and professional appearance and manner.
Proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct experience is a plus.
Healthcare experience is a plus.
Non-profit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts.
Post, verify and manage entries.
Perform reconciliations.
Track, monitor and analyze accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Assist with accounts payable function, including processing invoices and payments, verifying and reconciling vendors and balances, recording and categorizing expenses, and preparing reports.
Assist with accounts receivable function, including invoicing, deposits, collection, and revenue recognition.
Assist with financial reporting, including creation of Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and other financial statements.
Assist with internal and external audits, including coordinating tasks and communication with auditors and others.
Assist other departments, such HR and Operations, with reviewing expenses.
Adhere to legal and company accounting and financial policies, procedures, and controls.
Maintain historical records, ensure information is accurate, and update financial data in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.