Jacaranda Trace - Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will report to the CFO, Convivial Properties.  The Staff Accountant will process payroll and perform general accounting functions.  The dynamic nature of our business requires a hard-working individual who will thrive and can adapt to a changing growth environment.  The ideal candidate must be adept not only in payroll administrative tasks but also understanding and applying basic accounting rules in reconciling the General Ledger Accounts.  Written and verbal communication skills are essential to success in this role, including preparing reports, record keeping and reporting.  The individual must be highly organized and detail oriented.  The applicant must be able to professionally communicate with all levels of management as well as with both internal and external customers, which includes handling confidential information in an appropriate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Process scheduled bi-weekly payroll
• Ensure integrity, accuracy and timely performance of all payroll transactions, account analysis, and payroll reconciliations for multi-site payroll
• Maintain and update payroll information and compile reports from database
• Import payroll journal entries to Intacct general ledger accounts
• Respond to common inquiries from employees regarding payroll
• Process and file sales tax returns monthly
• Import monthly revenue journal entries to Intacct general ledger system
• Perform monthly financial closing duties
• Support year end close process
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations
• Organize and update financial records
• Assist in preparation of documentation for external auditors
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and all meetings

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
• Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding, and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
• Sitting for long periods of time daily
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone
• Written communication by hand and on PC

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent certificate; Bachelor's degreepreferred
• Experience in billing and collections required (healthcare billing preferred)
• Experience in bookkeeping/accounting
• Three to five years of experience in office management required
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills