Accountant

Accountant Location: Orange, CA 92868 Pay Rate: $38.71/hr Duration: 6-Month Contract Schedule: Mondays to Fridays, 40 hours per week Summary Under general supervision, performs professional accounting activities which support the preparation, recordation, and reconciliation of accounting/business transactions. Core Competencies & Representative Duties Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency. Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job. Maintains accounting records to assure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and other special requirements. Performs month‑end and year‑end closing activities. Assists in maintaining the general ledger and various subsidiary ledgers. Prepares grant accounting, including the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Accounts for Capital Projects, including accruals. Accounts for business‑type activities. Accounts for and reports on leases. Prepares various federal and state agency reports. Ensures the maintenance of fixed asset records and prepares required reports. Contributes to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Assists in monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. Determines validity and allocability of charges to various accounts and the adequacy of reserve amounts. Reviews and analyzes invoices related to capital expenses to determine compliance with GAAP for capital asset accounting. Analyzes transactions and prepares periodic reports of activity; computes mathematical and statistical data for various financial reports. Maintains fixed asset ledgers and performs monthly reconciliation with the general ledger. Contributes to the development and maintenance of accounting procedures. Prepares required schedules and assists independent auditors during the annual audit. Understands, interprets, and applies laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets. Operates with speed and intensity, translating long‑term goals into immediate actions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of three years of professional experience in accounting. Working Conditions / Physical Activities Work may be performed in a stressful, fast‑paced office environment, depending upon assignment. Requires ability to understand verbal communication and respond effectively. Requires finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions in computer use. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr