Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join an education organization in California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support day-to-day financial operations while maintaining accuracy across payables, reconciliations, and ledger activity. The position will work closely with finance-related teams to process transactions, record incoming payment information, and help keep accounting records current and organized.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Record financial transactions in QuickBooks and support the upkeep of organized, reliable accounting records.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure balances are accurate.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance by preparing and posting journal entries as needed.
• Process and verify payroll information through Paylocity for a workforce of permanent and part-time employees on a twice-monthly schedule.
• Track and post payment details received from financial aid-related activity, including credit card funds and wired receipts shared with the finance team.
• Support accounts receivable processes by helping monitor incoming payments and updating records accordingly.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial information is entered correctly and available for reporting purposes.