Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented staff accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Tustin, California. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial records and reports. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization by managing essential accounting processes and providing actionable insights.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports on a monthly and annual basis to leadership and governing boards.
• Maintain and update accounting software systems, implementing improvements as needed.
• Reconcile various accounts, including bank accounts, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, prepaid accounts, and accruals for wages and vacation.
• Assist in accounts payable processes, including preparing and executing bi-monthly check runs.
• Review payroll entries and ensure proper management of employee benefit contributions.
• Manage cash receipts, deposits, and contributions while maintaining accurate records and acknowledging in-kind donations.
• Provide financial analysis to identify risks and make recommendations, including supporting adjustments to scholarships, tuition, and budgets.
• Maintain and analyze financial records, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and archive files as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax reporting requirements by preparing all necessary forms.
• Support the annual budgeting process by verifying the accuracy of income and expense projections.

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