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Raleys 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
- Please upload a resume.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including prepaids, accruals, assets, liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts
- Research, resolve, document, and correct account discrepancies
- Prepare journal entries, accounting adjustments, and supporting documentation
- Monitor accounting deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned activities
- Produce quarter-end company consolidations and related financial reporting
- Support year-end audit activities and provide financial information for internal and external auditors
- Review financial information across business units to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Oversee daily Banking team operations and workflow activities
- Review Banking team reconciliations and work product for accuracy and compliance
- Ensure production requirements are completed within quality and service standards
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
- Interview, select, evaluate, and recognize team members
- Conduct training and support ongoing team member development
- Coordinate activities and communicate changes with internal departments
- Serve as a resource for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Banking, and other accounting functions
- Research and resolve customer and vendor inquiries
- Prepare spreadsheets, reports, records, analyses, and supporting documentation
- Assist with special projects and additional assignments as needed Qualifications Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Three (3+) years of related accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with
SAP, ERP
systems, or related financial software- CPA preferred Required Knowledge
- Financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
- Accounting principles, practices, methods, and procedures
- General ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes
- Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Accounting and financial software systems
- Corporate, state, and federal financial reporting requirements Skills & Abilities
- Ability to reconcile complex accounts, including prepaids, accruals, assets, and liabilities
- Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and account reconciliations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to identify, document, and resolve discrepancies
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to train, coach, and develop team members
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to present analysis and conclusions using reports, charts, and tables
- Experience using databases, data tables, and queries preferred
- Commitment to a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration Physical Demands
- Sitting for extended periods (sedentary work)
- Viewing computer monitor
- Frequent keyboarding and fine motor movement Work Environment Work is performed in a normal business office environment.
Internal Applicants:
- No disciplinary action during the past 6 months.
- Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide endorsement upon request from HR.
- You must upload a resume and answer all application questions.