Job Summary
Under general supervision, this position will have a primary focus on cash accounting and an ideal candidate will possess a general knowledge of fund accounting. The individual will be responsible for managing daily cash transactions, maintaining cash balances, account reconciliation and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are essential to the employee’s position.
- Accurately record all cash receipts, disbursements and transfers in the accounting system.
- Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts to ensure cash is accurately and completely stated on a timely basis.
- Monitors and manages daily cash balances to meet operational needs. May prepare cash flow projections and forecasts to anticipate future cash needs.
- Handles and reconciles petty cash funds.
- Maintains a functional understanding of relevant generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (US GAAP).
- Prepares monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing quarterly fund consolidated financial statements.
- Processes and manages follow-up systems and document retention (paper and electronic) for those items related to the operating, audit and financial reporting cycles.
- Perform various administrative duties (including but not limited to organizing all documents, payables, etc. (E-File), scanning, filing and copying)
- Performs all other related duties, as assigned.
Education and/or Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field) plus two (2) to four (4) years related accounting experience. CPA eligibility is preferred with a desire to obtain credentials.
Skills and Abilities
- Performs all duties in compliance with internal procedures and external regulations. Is responsible for bringing compliance issues to the attention of management.
- Is expected to be competent in the application of standard procedures and requirements to routine transactions, to raise questions about unusual or questionable items, and to make suggestions.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to obtain necessary information and respond to questions in a timely manner.
- Excellent follow-through skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and well-organized. Highly accurate.
- Professional appearance.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
- Must be team oriented but able to work independently as well.
- Ability to maintain up-to-date proficiency in technology related to financial workflows and reporting.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office including advanced Excel Skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
- Proficient in accounting, business, and financial management software. Yardi experience preferred.
- Must be proficient in accounting, business, and financial management software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Position may require travel within metropolitan area; thus, reliable transportation is required. If using personal vehicle, must ensure to have appropriate driver’s license and insurance coverage.
Other
Regular attendance is required. Overtime may be required to fulfill duties of position. At times, individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The Employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination. Work environment is subject to interruptions, varying and unpredictable situations and time pressures related to multiple tasks. It also requires regular use of computer keyboard and monitor. There is extensive repetitive motion in using hands/wrists.
Work Environment
This position primarily works in an indoor office environment. There is minimal exposure to chemicals and cleaning supplies. This is an on-site position but may have the ability to work remotely subject to needs of organization.
Joining our team as a General Cash Accountant offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our company while enhancing your accounting skills. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for accounting, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person