Government Accounting Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

·         BA in Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent is preferred

·         College Course work and/or a minimum of 7+ years relevant work experience will be considered

·         Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment

·         Organizational skills

·         Communication skills essential with the ability to build both internal and external business relationships

·         Ability to effectively collaborate across multifunctional teams

·         Treasury / banking / cash management experience

·         Reporting Skills

·         Typing & Data Entry skills

·         Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel (V-Lookups, pivot tables, etc.), Accounting/ERP Programs

·         Excellent oral and written communications English skills.

·         Strong analytical skills and attention to details.

·         Strong Leadership Skills

·         Responsive, dependable, responsible

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·         Be a leader in the accounting department, working with outsourced 3rd party accounting team to produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements

·         Oversee intercompany accounting entries

·         Manage cash, banking and treasury functions

·         Assist with tax reporting and compliance

·         Manage the accounts payable and staff accounting team

·         Coach, mentor and lead team to meet and /or exceed monthly goals

·         Ability to effectively collaborate across multifunctional teams

·         Responds timely and professionally to requests for information both internally and externally

·         Regular attendance at company meetings when requested and involvement and interaction in the meetings

·         Keep management informed of all activities, including timely preparation of reports

·         Assist in writing, developing, and implementing new procedures to improve the accounting department

·         Ability to build both internal and external business customer, vendor, and teammates relationships

·         See bills and invoices are paid timely and accurately

·         Evaluate employee performance and identify training needs

·         Ensure that all teammates adhere to company polices and guidelines

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Management

·         Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

·         Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

·         Manage outsourced functions

·         Develop financial and tax strategies and liaison with CPA

·         Oversee accounting transactions

·         Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner

·         Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable

·         Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed

·         Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis

·         Maintain the chart of accounts

·         Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

·         Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

·         Prepare and file sales tax returns

·         Prepare and file annual 1099 tax returns

Reporting

·         Issue timely and complete financial statements

·         Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting

·         Provide financial analyses as needed

Compliance

·         Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for any financial annual audits

·         Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

·         Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Typically sits for extended periods at a desk and in front of a computer.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and lift (up to 20 lbs.) for short periods of time.

Repetitive movements – Data Entry hand movement on keyboard, phone call handling

While performing this job, an employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Ability to Commute:

Pomona, CA 91768 (Required)