Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an experienced Accountant II for a direct hire opportunity in Anza, CA. This full-time accounting role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliation, and financial records experience.
The Accountant II will support accurate accounting operations, maintain financial records, assist with month-end and year-end close activities, and provide backup support across key accounting functions. This position offers stability, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to contribute to an organization that values accuracy, service, confidentiality, and dependable financial processes.
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of clerical, analytical, and administrative accounting responsibilities, works well with internal departments, and takes pride in producing accurate, timely, and well-organized financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile accounting transactions, including electronic check deposits, bank reconciliation data entry, monthly member billing, and subsidiary ledger activity.
- Assist with general ledger maintenance, financial reports, audit work papers, monthly closings, year-end closings, and accounting records management.
- Support accounts payable, system reconciliations, utility billing, collections, vendor record updates, and other assigned accounting functions.
- Analyze, evaluate, and reconcile accounting records related to tax liability, plant construction and retirement, special equipment, and continuing property records.
- Review work orders for labor and materials accuracy and assist departments with research or information related to accounting records.
- Maintain organized accounting files, prepare standard operating procedures for assigned accounting processes, and provide support for cooperative activities as requested.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $80,000 to $85,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Position classification: Full-time, non-exempt.
- Schedule: Alternative workweek schedule.
- Monday through Thursday: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Friday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Alternating Friday off.
- Process accounting transactions, reconciliations, billing activity, and daily data entry for bank reconciliation processes.
- Assist with ledger analysis, financial reporting, audit work papers, monthly close, and year-end close support.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable, utility billing, collections, system reconciliations, and accounting records management.
- Review work orders, maintain vendor records, and support internal departments with accounting research and documentation.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in an office environment with accounting responsibilities preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered when competency is demonstrated.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control concepts, and computerized accounting systems.
- Proficiency with office software, including spreadsheets, document preparation, and presentation tools.
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when working with financial records and sensitive information.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accounting-related materials, instructions, reports, and business correspondence.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations, including averages, rates, and conversions.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities accurately.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, use office equipment, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
- Willingness to work irregular hours or extended periods when business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, collections, bank reconciliations, and general ledger support.
- Experience preparing audit work papers and supporting monthly or year-end close processes.
- Experience maintaining accounting records, vendor files, and standard operating procedures.
- Familiarity with computerized accounting systems and UPN software is a plus.
- Experience in a cooperative, utility, or member service environment is helpful.
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