Accountant

Johnson Service Group is looking for an Accountant with general ledger & bank reconciliations experience for one of our Clients in San Jose.  This person would assist in the GL areas, process payroll entries, handle P-card processing, handle Expense Report reimbursement, scanning of cash receipts to backup, perform various account reconciliations. 

Responsibilities:
 

• Book monthly and annual journal entries relating to the bi-weekly payroll, cost allocation, revenue and expense accrual, reclassification, debt issuance and debt service payment.
• Process the credit card transaction interface from the bank; check the transactions for accuracy and proper account coding.
• Reconcile bank accounts, various asset and liability accounts, and payroll transactions interfaced to the general ledger.
• Process general invoices relating to health insurance, leased properties, and other similar requests submitted by other departments.
• Compute and process claim and fee reimbursements for the Board of Directors.
• Develop and maintain records on fixed assets; prepare the required reports and schedules.
• Process daily receipts, deposit checks received, prepare journal entries as needed for property tax and other revenue, and process the cash and revenue interface files to the general ledger.
• Process employee expense reimbursements for travel, mileage, professional licenses, and other claims; ensure compliance with Client policy.
• Participate in the year-end close process; prepare financial reports, financial notes disclosures, audit work schedules as requested by auditors.
• Respond to customer inquiries; provide technical assistance and training to co-workers on matters related to financial accounting.

Qualifications:
 

• Generally accepted accounting principles, as well as governmental accounting and financial management practices in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Working experience in the areas of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and/or Accounts Receivable.
• Principles and practices of financial analysis and reporting.
• Principles and procedures related to budgeting, auditing, and financial controls.
• Enterprise financial system such as Infor, Oracle, or Peoplesoft.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Email)
• Ability to Independently perform the full range of professional accounting functions.
• Able to participate in and conduct accounting audits.
• Able to prepare a variety of clear and concise financial summaries and accounting reports.
• Able to communicate Clearly and Concisely
• Able to process and analyze huge amounts of transactions with the use of technology.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field - Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement based on one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years
• Acct I - One year of professional accounting exp. required or
• Acct II – Four years of professional accounting exp. required

Rate starting at $39.50/hr DOE
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.