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Spherion

staff accountant.

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

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Job details Summary Spherion $70,000 - $90,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_179243 Job details Direct Hire! Great Benefits! Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a highly respected local water authority to find a full-time Staff Accountant in Chico, California. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Accounting, this role will perform routine analytical duties encompassing the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Water Accounting, Water Budget, Year End Processing, and Financial Reporting. ...
Responsibilities:
Assist in the coordination of the development of the annual budgets. Manage asset records of the company and its affiliates. Assist Accounting Technicians in the processing of receivables, payables and check reconciliations. Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger. Balance subsidiary ledgers with control accounts in the general ledger. Assist Finance Director in compiling annual audit data. Assist administrative staff with contract administration. Perform other related work as required to include: Field Asset Management, Risk & Resilience, Environmental & Compliance Reporting.
Working hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00
PM Skills:
Detail-oriented and experienced in analyzing and improving processes. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors. Flexible and able to prioritize work and take on additional tasks as required.
Education:
Bachelors Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or equivalent. 2-4 years as an Accounting Technician or bookkeeper or comparable accounting experience. Understanding of basic accounting principles and mathematics including fractions and simple interest. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Valid California Driver License. Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? This is a Direct Hire opportunity offering $70,000 - $90,000 DOE with excellent benefits! Contact Corwin Berger to apply today: ??
Phone:
530-899-1300 ??
Email:
corwinberger@spherion.com Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Show less Show more Direct Hire! Great Benefits! Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a highly respected local water authority to find a full-time Staff Accountant in Chico, California. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Accounting, this role will perform routine analytical duties encompassing the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Water Accounting, Water Budget, Year End Processing, and Financial Reporting.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the coordination of the development of the annual budgets. Manage asset records of the company and its affiliates. Assist Accounting Technicians in the processing of receivables, payables and check reconciliations. Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger. Balance subsidiary ledgers with control accounts in the general ledger. Assist Finance Director in compiling annual audit data. Assist administrative staff with contract administration. Perform other related work as required to include: Field Asset Management, Risk & Resilience, Environmental & Compliance Reporting. ...
Working hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00
PM Skills:
Detail-oriented and experienced in analyzing and improving processes. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors. Flexible and able to prioritize work and take on additional tasks as required.
Education:
Bachelors Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or equivalent. 2-4 years as an Accounting Technician or bookkeeper or comparable accounting experience. Understanding of basic accounting principles and mathematics including fractions and simple interest. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Valid California Driver License. Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? This is a Direct Hire opportunity offering $70,000 - $90,000 DOE with excellent benefits! Contact Corwin Berger to apply today: ??
Phone:
530-899-1300 ??
Email:
corwinberger@spherion.com Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Show less Show more key responsibilities Assist in the coordination of the development of the annual budgets. Manage asset records of the company and its affiliates. Assist Accounting Technicians in the processing of receivables, payables and check reconciliations. Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger. Balance subsidiary ledgers with control accounts in the general ledger. Assist Finance Director in compiling annual audit data. Assist administrative staff with contract administration. Perform other related work as required to include: Field Asset Management, Risk & Resilience, Environmental & Compliance Reporting. experience 1-4 years skills Detail-oriented and experienced in analyzing and improving processes. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors. Flexible and able to prioritize work and take on additional tasks as required. qualifications Bachelor?s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or equivalent. 2-4 years as an Accounting Technician or bookkeeper or comparable accounting experience. Understanding of basic accounting principles and mathematics including fractions and simple interest. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Valid California Driver License. education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it