Job Description

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - AP/PAYROLL

Companion Management Group is undergoing growth, and is seeking to add another full time Accounting Associate who is experienced, self-motivated and highly organized. As a member of the finance team, the Accounting Associate will coordinate the accounts payable functions and process payroll for several companies. The successful applicant will be professional, detail oriented and have a positive attitude with the ability to multi-task.

GENERAL DUTIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing in a high volume accounting department utilizing QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions. Accurately codes invoices to correct general ledger accounts, performs accurate data entry and preparation of check runs on a timely basis.

• PAYROLL: REVIEW TIMECARDS AND INPUTS PAYROLL DATA INTO PAYCHEX FLEX ON A SEMI-MONTHLY BASIS FOR ASSIGNED COMPANIES. ENSURES ACCURACY OF PAYROLL DATA INPUT CONTACTING APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES OR MISSING TIMESHEETS. PREPARES JOURNAL ENTRIES TO ENTER PAYROLL DATA INTO QUICKBOOKS ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS AND CREATES REPORTS FROM PAYCHEX AS NEEDED.
• CASH RECEIPTS: PROCESS POSTINGS OF INCOMING CUSTOMER PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS.
• FINANCIALS: PREFORM MONTHLY BANK RECONCILIATIONS, RECORDS THE REVENUE JOURNAL ENTRIES, AND PERFORMS A PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF FINANCIALS FOR ASSIGNED ENTITIES.
• REPORTING: PRODUCE VARIOUS ACCOUNTING REPORTS AND ANALYSIS AS REQUIRED.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA DEGREE IN BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING AND 2-3 YEARS OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, ALONG WITH MULTI-COMPANY EXPERIENCE
• MUST HAVE A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, PAYROLL AND PAYROLL TAX LAWS
• MUST POSSESS EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS IN DEALING WITH ALL LEVELS OF EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
• MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
• MUST HAVE STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO MULTI-TASK, STRONG TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND WORK WELL UNDER TIGHT DEADLINES
• SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE:
  • PROFESSIONAL WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF QUICKBOOKS ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS SOFTWARE
  • PAYCHEX PAYROLL SYSTEMS
  • MS OFFICE SUITE, SPECIFICALLY INTERMEDIATE USER EXPERIENCE IN EXCEL., WORD, AND OUTLOOK
  • GENERAL COMPUTER SKILLS, INCLUDING INTERNET USAGE

BENEFITS:

We offer a wonderful working environment, competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, vacation, sick and 401K.

Company Description

Companion, a leading Southern California based healthcare organization, provides Hospice, Home Health & Assisted Care Services. With a focus on patient care, we are consistently ranked a premium provider by patients and their families. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, the national accrediting body. Our mission is simply to provide our patients with comfort, compassion, and extraordinary care. Patients, families, and caregivers oftentimes view Companion as extended family because of the extraordinary love and care we provide. Whether you are in need of care giving services, skilled nursing or end-of-life support, Companion stands ready to meet your needs through the various services we provide. . .

• Companion Hospice
• Companion Home Health
• Companion Assisted Care We are dedicated to our patients and their families. We honor our healthcare partners, our staff and volunteers who work so hard to bring love and happiness to your patients. At Companion, we're committed to bringing great care home.