Staff Accountant - SJCC

Staff Accountant Some of the duties and responsibilities of a Staff Accountant are to: Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger. Reconcile balance sheet items, bank accounts, accounts payable, and application of payments. Distribute all labor expenses to the correct department. Research, review, and respond to various staff accounting related inquiries. Support material preparation and correspondence related to the annual audit. Assist with varied accounting functions, such as excise tax filings and governmental license renewals. Assist with ad hoc analysis and reports. Provide back-up for accounts payable, including reviewing, approving & processing payment requests; entering expenses and payments into accounting system; and processing payments online or in-house. Provide back-up for processing, reconciling, and reporting accounts receivable payments. Complete special projects as assigned. Recommend improvements to department processes and procedures. Attend meetings, and build professional, positive relationships with SJCC staff and Board. Assist with SJCC special events on occasion. Practice and promote SJCC’s mission and values. Other duties as assigned. Requirements To be successful as a Staff Accountant, you should have: A minimum of two years accounting experience. A working knowledge of accounting principles and rules/regulations. The ability to meet deadlines Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables). Knowledge of accounting software and database software. The ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of server and cloud-based software programs with minimal supervision. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy. The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities. A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Include Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA certification preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wscpa Spokane Chapter