Staff Accountant

Job Information

• Salary: $60,000 – $80,000
• City: Long Beach
• State/Province: California
• Country: United States
• Zip/Postal Code: 90805

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is primarily overseeing the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable duties, and will be an integral part of month-end close.  Month-end close normally consists of preparation/posting of journal entries, maintain /reconcile general ledgers and accounting schedules.  Ensure the company’s application of accounting principles and procedures conform to applicable generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers.
• Take ownership on month-end processes.
• Take lead in periodic reviews and audits.
• Create monthly journal entries, accruals, bookings and reconciliation workpapers (as needed).
• Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.
• Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and mailing invoices.
• Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts and notifying customers of insufficient payments.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Will take on ad-hoc projects and reporting as assigned.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

None

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2-3 years of corporate accounting experience.  Must have month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation experience. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Accounting applications (ERP), such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite and/or Dynamic Great Plains.  Must have month-end close experience and strong understanding of GAAP.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Passion for accuracy and timely reporting.
• High degree of accuracy in data presentation
• Great attention to detail
• Professional & strong communication skills with focus around in customer service.
• Show ability to be resourceful, adapt and flexible to internal changes.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proficiency in mathematics and analytics
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Must take initiative and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must show ability to take direction and work collaboratively with all members of the organization.
• Prior experience with Sage Intacct helpful
• Prior experience with ADP helpful
• Prior Private Equity experience helpful

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

SPSA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SPSA offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Resumes should be submitted to careers@spsausa.com