Senior Accountant

Company: Gershen Consulting
Location: Concord
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Our client is searching for a Senior Accountant for their office located in Concord, CA. This position reports to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets. The salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000 per year. Duties/Responsibilities: Month End CloseBalance Sheet Reconciliations:

• Ensure assigned accounts are reconciled timely on a monthly basis.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules and maintain month end files in accordance with accounting department guidelines.Accounts ReceivableInvoicing:
  • Support the AR staff to ensure all contract billings are completed timely and accurately.
  • Ensure coordination with Pricing Team for any new contract pricing to existing contracts.
  • Update Pricing Team with advance alerts on Living Wage increase amounts and timing.
  • Coordinate with Pricing Team in the effort of drafting and processing client increase letters.
  • Coordinate with Pricing Team any additional overhead incurred on a regular basis to accommodate special invoice processing.
  • Ensure collaboration with Operations Dept for assembly pricing (labor hours, materials, equipment, subcontractor labor and other fees) and process all one-off work tickets in a timely and accurate manner.Collections:
    • With the Director of Finance, monitor invoice aging report and ensure AR Specialist is performing collection activities in line with performance objectives.Accounts PayableMonthly Service Vendor Billings:
      • Verify accuracy of quotes / pricing in connection with regular monthly services
      • Process monthly service vendor billings in keeping with financial soft and hard close monthly deadlines.Special Service Vendor Bills:
        • Verify accuracy of quotes / pricing in connection with regular monthly services.
        • Process special service vendor billings in keeping with financial soft and hard close monthly deadlines.Other Vendors & Providers:
          • Analyze and process all other vendor and product and/or service provider billings in keeping with financial monthly deadlines (e.g. company credit cards, cell provider, ADP, sales taxes, WEX fuel, waste management, etc.).
          • Reconcile monthly vendor statements to ensure all invoices/credit memos have been processed.Payroll
            • Verify receipt of timesheets for billable hours on work tickets during regular work ticket processing procedures. Ensure all hours are entered accurately on a daily basis.
            • Assemble and maintain up-to-date list of paycheck recipients and payroll delivery methods / assist with bi-weekly payroll distribution (mail and in-person).
            • Processes or support payroll on a bi-weekly basis timely and accurately.
            • Communicate / verify upcoming wage increases (special and mandated) for employees with billable hours.
            • Run standard payroll reports and archives them as appropriate.Fixed Assets
              • Obtain fixed asset and property tax records from External CPA.
              • Collaborate with Warehouse and Fleet Manager to maintain list of fixed assets for fleet and equipment.
              • Prepare monthly update to monthly depreciation schedules.
              • Prepare annual property tax return.Compliance Department CollaborationCompany Compliance:
                • Assist with interactions / processes between Company executives and Insurance providers (Workers Comp / General Liability / Auto / etc.).
                • Participate in face-to-face meetings. Assist with audits (as needed).
                • Process payments through both vendor and Company platforms (e.g. Berkshire Hathaway).
                • Maintain sales tax rate tables and ensure sales tax report is filed timely on a monthly basis. Vendor Compliance:
                  • Ensure annual insurance (Workers Comp & General Liability) updates received in a timely manner.
                  • Ensure accurate W9 records on file for each service vendor.
                  • Issue 1099s annually to the applicable vendors.Requirements:
                    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
                    • At least five years of accounting experience.
                    • Strong software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
                    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
                    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
                    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
                    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
                    • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

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