A fast-growing healthcare company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for its corporate headquarters located near Walnut Creek, CA. This is an in-office position which provides significant growth opportunities. The company currently operates a number of residential care facilities in California focusing on behavioral healthcare and expects to grow rapidly both within California and out of state. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in helping the group scale-up to meet this challenge.

Job Overview:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, including but not limited to: maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, maintaining accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.

Qualifications

• Proficient with QuickBooks online and Enterprise, and MS Office product
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and account reconciliation
• Experience with payroll entries
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Degree in Accounting or related field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong financial acumen and understanding of accounting principles.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records for multiple entities
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in the budgeting process by providing financial data and analysis
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and reporting, including tax filings and audits.
• Assist with special projects.

Experience: 5 years

• QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
• Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)
• Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
• Payroll: 2 years (Required)