Accountant Job
Accountant Job Qualifications/Skills:
Experienced Accounting - Quickbooks
Corporate Finance expertise
Reporting Skills
Attention to Detail
Deadline-Oriented
Reporting Research Results
SFAS Rules and GAAP
Confidentiality
Time Management
Data Entry Management - advance excel skills (V look up, pivot tables, formula, functions etc)
Accountant Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain books of accounts (using Quickbooks) accurately - day to day accounting, bank reconciliation, AR (accounts receivable), AP (accounts payable), GL journal entries and follow up
Conversant with quarterly close, year end close processes
Weekly, monthly and quarterly compliances and reports
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Documents financial transactions by entering account information
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Secures financial information by completing database backups
Maintains financial security by following internal controls
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
Follow standard accounting procedure, accounting policy and regulations
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, or finance
CPA preferable or equivalent experience leading accounting and finance
Minimum 5-10 years' experience in accounting
Experience with financial reporting requirements
Experience in payment industry or banking or finance sector - preferable
Accountant in santa clara at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.