Staff Accountant - SJCC

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet items, bank accounts, accounts payable, and application of payments.
• Distribute all labor expenses to the correct department.
• Research, review, and respond to various staff accounting related inquiries.
• Support material preparation and correspondence related to the annual audit.
• Assist with varied accounting functions, such as excise tax filings and governmental license renewals.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reports.
• Provide back‑up for accounts payable, including reviewing, approving & processing payment requests; entering expenses and payments into the accounting system; and processing payments online or in‑house.
• Provide back‑up for processing, reconciling, and reporting accounts receivable payments.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Recommend improvements to department processes and procedures.
• Attend meetings, and build professional, positive relationships with SJCC staff and Board.
• Assist with SJCC special events on occasion.
• Practice and promote SJCC’s mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years accounting experience.
• A working knowledge of accounting principles and rules/regulations.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables).
• Knowledge of accounting software and database software.
• The ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of server and cloud‑based software programs with minimal supervision.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A customer‑centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy.
• The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities.
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.