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Accountant 1
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What they do
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).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Requirements:
Minimum 21 years of age Qualifications Knowledge of financial applications, proficient in basic computer skills. Experience in Microsoft 360 and 10-key. Accounting software preferred. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) required. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply basic math and algebra skills. Education/Experience High School or GED with 5 years accounting experience. Associates degree and 2 years of accounting experience is preferred. Experience with fixed assets, amortization schedules and various expense accruals, such as payroll and accounts payable desired. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization preferred. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or respond to questions from managers, vendors, or customers. Ability to interpret financial statements. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Gaming license issued by the Paskenta Gaming Commission. Must obtain Title 31 certification as trained by Rolling Hills Casino. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed in an office setting and requires a great amount of attention to detail; work assignments are multiple and are occasionally performed under time restraints; major portion of work is performed on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance