Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Accounting & Finance

Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team in Oceanside, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to manage essential financial operations while contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of the organization's accounting practices. The ideal candidate will excel in handling accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with budgets and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

- Record and classify all received bills in the accounting system, ensuring accurate payment processing.

- Collaborate with the Executive Director to manage operating expense payments within budgetary guidelines.

- Coordinate bill scanning, check preparation, and mail distribution with the Manager of Administration and HR.

- Reconcile multiple accounts monthly, complete month-end closing, and verify proper transaction classifications.

- Prepare and issue invoices to vendors and contracts, ensuring approval and accuracy from relevant stakeholders.

- Process employee timesheets and payroll accurately, ensuring proper classification according to grant requirements.

- Work with the payroll system to finalize payroll processing and resolve discrepancies as needed.

- Generate financial reports, including reconciliations, profit and loss statements, and check registers, for Executive Director review.

- Present financial updates to the Board of Directors and address any inquiries or concerns.

- Support annual and tri-annual audits conducted by internal and external parties. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.

- Proficiency in managing general ledger activities and journal entries.

- Expertise in bank reconciliations and month-end closing procedures.

- Strong ability to classify financial transactions according to grants and contracts.

- Familiarity with creating and presenting financial reports for executive-level review.

- Knowledge of payroll systems and procedures, including handling discrepancies.

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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