[Hiring] Staff Accountant II @California FAIR Plan Association

Role Description

The Staff Accountant will maintain financial procedures and record financial transactions for assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. The Staff Accountant also ensures financial compliance through preparation of reports and financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience (Staff Accountant II).
• Knowledge of systems and processes related to treasury and financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and ability to self-manage while remaining flexible to changing tasks and priorities.
• Excellent typing skills and 10 Key by touch.
• Microsoft Office suite experience required; strong Excel skills preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred.
• Insurance background a plus.

Requirements

• Prepare, process and post journal entries timely and accurately.
• Assure that financial accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
• Support timely and efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform account analysis to identify and explain variances.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of supporting documents, including approvals.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Liaise with the bank and other parties as required.
• Perform backup duties within the department as required.

Benefits

• Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to assist in budgeting for future revenues and expenses.
• Lead and provide guidance to lower-level accountants.