Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Scott's Valley, California. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including monthly reconciliations, payroll, and general ledger management. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s overall financial operations.
Responsibilities:
• Perform detailed bank reconciliations for multiple accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage Cal Card reconciliations and oversee credit card imports, including Stripe transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close and other financial activities.
• Handle payroll imports and create payroll-related journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts, ensuring accuracy across 12-15 reconciliations monthly.
• Process CalPERS Health bills and manage retiree medical payments on a monthly basis.
• Assist with state annual filings and quarterly organizational billing processes.
• Support the Recreation Department with reconciliations and utility billing updates.
• Prepare accounts receivable billings and handle wastewater study data preparation.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager on purchase orders and other financial tasks.• A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger operations and account reconciliations.
• Ability to perform accurate bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Experience with payroll imports and payroll-related journal entries.
• Familiarity with CalPERS Health bill processing and retiree medical payment procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.