Accountant II
DEPARTMENT: Accounting / Finance
JOB TITLE: Accountant II
REPORTING TO: Director of Finance
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DATE PREPARED: February 2024
GRADE: 10N
JOB SUMMARY
The Accountant II is an intermediate level Accountant position. This role utilizes specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and financial reporting. The Accountant II provides solutions and recommendations for accounting issues and problems.
CORE VALUES
- Honest and Humble
- Reliable and Takes Ownership
- Team Player and Can-do Attitude
- Professionally Competent & Disciplined
- Customer Focused
- Proactive & Problem Solver
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Ensures accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
- Assists with compiling financial data in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
- Prepares all purchase requisitions and purchase orders as requested. Review open purchase order
report monthly. - Analyzes general ledger accounts to identify unusual or irregular transactions.
- Prepare various invoices using SL Dynamics (MACC, Intercompany, & Wireless Leases).
- Identifies potential process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing financial information.
- Reviews assigned general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Resolves routine to moderately complex accounting problems.
- Reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accurate information.
- Prepares schedules and provides requested information for internal/external auditors.
- Prepare monthly SRPMIC sales tax remittance reports and reconcile corresponding liability account monthly.
- Performs accounting steps for monthly closing process.
- Works with leaders and interacts with internal customers to obtain, clarify and provide facts and information.
- Maintain and reconcile inventory.
- Performs other related accounting duties as assigned or requested by management.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related fields.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Accountant. Bookkeeping or accounts payable/ accounts receivable experience also required.
- Must have proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards.
- Knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations, procedures and processes governing the receipt, custody and expenditure of monies.
- Knowledge of and experience working in accounting software applications.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Systems & Software – Microsoft SL Dynamics, PN3 Accounts Payable & Requisitions, Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Customer Service – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to targeted customer base/market, building relationships and acting as internal company advocate.
- Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated, passionate and creative team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
- Communication – able to effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Organization & Time Management – able to work independently with minimal supervision, planning, scheduling and organizing professional schedule to complete actions within established deadlines, handling multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Typing/computer keyboard
- Verbal communication
- Utilize computer software (specified above)
- Written communication
- Retrieve and compile information
- Maintain records/logs
- Research, analyze and interpret information
- Verify data and information
- Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
- Organize and prioritize information/tasks
- Operate office equipment
- Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
- Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
- Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting for extended periods
- Extended periods viewing computer screen
- Repetitive Motions
- Reading
- Speaking
- Reaching/Grasping
- Hearing
- Writing
HAZARDS
- Normal office environment
- Electrical current
Saddleback is an “Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.” Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.