Job Description

ACCOUNTANT

REPORTS TO: CFO

PAY SCHEDULE: Full Time, Salaried

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Accountant reports to the CFO. This position is responsible for completing various assignments to help the CFO build out reports to support the financial statements of the organization. Principles (GAAP) which include analytical work and thorough review of financial records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist the CFO with the preparation of building supporting balance sheet schedules (fixed assets, receivables, payroll accruals, etc.)

· Enter accounting related information into business logs

· Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy

· Organize and update financial records

· Perform monthly bank reconciliations

· Perform preparation of governmental reports needed to process DUNS, Form-571, etc.

· Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP), rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare other reports as needed

· Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance

· Other accounting projects as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (high level - will be tested), PowerPoint))**

· Ability to perform hands-on, detail-oriented tasks

· Team player and cooperative

· High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy

· Excellent communication skills-written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management

· Ability to work on your own; Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent attention to detail and good-record-keeping

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 1 to 3 years’ of accounting and or relevant experience (accounting operations and/or audit)

Education:

· BA or BS Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; will consider relevant years of experience

Experience:

· accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

· West Covina, Los Angeles, CA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that persons within this classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Will periodically exert 10 to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Will sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time: will occasionally be required to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder level, and/or to ascend and descend a step stool or step ladder
• Must possess the ability to hear and perceive the nature of sound
• Must possess visual acuity and depth perception
• Must be capable of providing oral information, both in person and over the telephone
• Must possess the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment and to handle and work with various objects and materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a variety of settings including office and outdoors and may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, dust, noise level is moderate to loud.

SALARY:

$60k - $75k

RIGHT TO REVISE:

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the company reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.

Company Description

The Axia Group provides software and back-office supports for nonprofits and schools.