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Staff Accountant
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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
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting activity, including payables, receivables, cash deposits, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records across multiple funds, ensuring revenue, prepaid items, deferred balances, and related accounts are properly tracked.
- Process payroll for a varied workforce that includes salaried, hourly, seasonal, union, and contract personnel while confirming time records and payroll accuracy.
- Administer union-related financial obligations by preparing required benefit payments, dues, fees, and related contribution reporting.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, board-facing reports, and ad hoc analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.
- Reconcile operational financial activity such as concession revenue, petty cash, and inventory-related balances.
- Support audit and compliance requirements by assembling schedules, coordinating documentation, managing 1099 reporting, and completing regulatory filings.
- Monitor insurance renewals, assist with claims activity, maintain financial procedures and internal controls, and support knowledge transfer during role transition.
- Serve as a payroll and finance resource to leadership, external partners, and vendors on matters related to accounting operations and compliance.