Staff Accountant

Absolute EMS

Staff Accountant

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits

    401k

    Dental Insurance

    Health Insurance

    Vision Insurance

    Long-term Disability

    Holidays

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Tasks and Activities:

    Basics

    Manage accounting processes involved in Accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, job costing, and Purchase/Sales orders.

    Processes are defined and must comply with company’s integrated operating software.

    Tasks

    · Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

    · Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of “Expandable ERP Software (must).

    · Work with other staff closely with optimal verbal and written communication

    · Insure timely entry of entry vendor bills and issuance of customer invoices

    · Maintain accurate records of Payables and Receivables

    · Timely reporting on any deviations

    · Assisted as needed to assure timely closing of monthly data

    · Reconcile Inventory, Purchase/Sales Orders, & Job costing accounts.

    · Analyze, compute, and present financial data.

    Work Activities

    Interacting With Computers

    · utilize Excel in conjunction with EPR financial data to create reports and analysis

    · use computers to enter, access and retrieve financial data use accounting or bookkeeping software

    · develop or maintain budgeting databases

    Gather and Process Information

    · compute financial data

    · verify bank or financial transactions compile data for financial reports

    · identify, research and resolve discrepancies in financial records

    · Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the company to ensure smooth functioning of the company

    · suggest alternatives and or improvement as appropriate

    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

    · inspect account books or system for efficiency, effectiveness, or acceptability

    Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

    Communicating with Supervisors, and Peers

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    Manage inventory

    · Conduct inventory audits, reconcile discrepancies.

    · Provide support to shipping and receiving in receiving, issuing, and shipping inventory.

    Work Context

    Physical Demands

    The employee needs to occasionally stand; move around the office; sit for long periods; carry 25 pound of material; interface with computers virtually all day; use a mouse or similar device; move papers, files and other materials around desk.

    Qualification

    Education and Experience

    Years of Experience 2 years

    Education Bachelor's Degree

    Degree or Formal Training Accounting or relatable field

    ERP Software Expandable ERP

    Skills

    Basic Skills

    Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

    Accounting

    Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and accrual based accounting

    Knowledge of accounts payable and receivables,

    Knowledge of revenue recognition

    Mathematics

    Using mathematics to solve problems.

    Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

    Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

    Social Skills

    Negotiation

    · Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

    Service Orientation

    · Actively looking for ways to help people.

    Persuasion

    · Ability to convince others to change their minds or behavior in a positive manner.

    Complex Problem Solving Skills

    · Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

    System Skills

    Judgment and Decision Making

    · Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

    Systems Analysis

    · Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

    Systems Evaluation

    · Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals.

    Resource Management Skills

    Time Management

    · Managing one's own time in an orderly and effective way.

    Management of Financial Resources

    · Prepare Cash Flow projection

    Desktop Computer Skills

    Databases

    · Using a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.

    Internet

    · Ability to navigate and use to find information and communicate with others.

    Spreadsheets

    · Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.

    Word Processing

    · Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents

    Knowledge Required

    · Economics and Accounting

    · Mathematics English Language Computers and Electronics

    · Simple Clerical ability and directions

    · Orderly filing for easy retrieval

    Tools & Technology:

    · 10-key calculators

    · Desktop computers

    · Photocopying equipment

    · Data base reporting software

    · Custom Report Writer

    · ERP Software

    · Microsoft Office software

    · Microsoft Excel

    · Microsoft Word