Staff Accountant I

Staff Accountant I Concordia University Irvine - 4.3 Irvine, CA Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Accounting systems Internal controls Purchase orders Sales tax return preparation Financial records management Financial record maintenance Compliance documentation Invoice reconciliation Vendor communication Invoice data entry Regulatory compliance accounting Entry level Audit support Use tax Documentation review for coding accuracy Full Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily: For all invoices received in the Finance and Business Operations office, Communicate with relevant individuals for approvals and accurate coding. Review all invoices to ensure complete information including correct coding and approval. Enter journal entries and invoices for payment into our AP and accounting systems. Generate checks for payment based on approved monthly protocol and obtain review by Accounting Manager, and/or Controller as appropriate, of all checks and live signatures for checks over $20,000, then distribute checks as designated. Prepare Purchase Orders in accordance with University Policy and distribute to the requesting party. Prepare Sales and Use Tax filing. Various reconciliations, including Cash Advances, prepaid expenses and credit card accruals. Facilitate vendor and staff requests for information, answer inquiries and resolve conflicts. Prepare IRS Form 1099 for review and distribution based upon approved annual protocol. Provide additional assistance to support staff as required. Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger. Prepare and enter Journal Entries as directed by management. Maintain accounts payable records in accordance with university policy. Assist with the identification of Key Accounting Controls, in particular accounts payable controls, and maintain appropriate supporting documentation confirming adherence to the Key Accounting Controls. Assist Controller with auditors as required. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.