Staff Accountant - Visalia

Accountant-Excellent opportunity with a fast growing, progressive regional CPA firm for it?s Visalia office.? 1-5 years experience a plus.? We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.?

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Job Purpose:

Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.



Duties:

* Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.



* Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.



* Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.



* Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.



* Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.



* Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.



* Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.



* Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.



* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.



* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.



Skills/Qualifications:

Accounting, SFAS Rules, Reporting Skills, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, PC Proficiency, Productivity, Verbal Communication, General Math Skills