Staff Accountant
ORANGE COUNTY UNITED WAY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reporting To: Senior Director, Accounting
Department: Accounting
Position: Full-time/EXEMPT (Hybrid)
Purpose of Position
Responsible for providing accounting and payroll support for the organization. This position will also write custom reports for the Finance team using Interactive Report Writer in Intacct (accounting software).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Insperity (our PEO) to process bi-monthly salaried and hourly payroll
- Update payroll changes including onboarding/off-boarding employees in Insperity
- Be the point person for all payroll related questions for the organization
- Maintain personnel files
- Prepare monthly journal entries as needed/appropriate, bank reconciliations, reporting and account analysis as part of month-end close
- Prepare monthly leads for various asset and liabilities account
- Create custom reports for team on a as needed basis in Custom Report Writer (Intacct)
- Serve as Accounts Payable backup processor as needed
- Assist in pulling PBC items during financial and single audits
- Respond to ad hoc organizational requests and/or special projects
Core Competencies
All employees, in performing their respective tasks and duties, are to perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers; work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments; and work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains neutral and unbiased; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Attention to Detail – Demonstrates thoroughness and accuracy in completing tasks, reviewing financial data, and managing documentation. Ensures work is completed with minimal errors and adheres to quality standards.
Job Requirements /Technical Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
- 2-3 years of experience in an Accounting and/or Finance department with a comprehensive understanding of general ledger principles, strong familiarity with the month-end and year-end close process
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards (FAS)
- Experience in payroll processing is a plus
- Sage Intacct Certified is preferred
- Experience with Sage Intacct software specifically Interactive Report Writer preferred
- Proficient in Excel, Windows Operating system, and Microsoft Office software
- Experience with budgeting and fiscal management
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience, education, and market – $68,700 – $72,500 per year; competitive benefits.
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 frequently required to be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, records, and office machinery. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, and constantly positions self to maintain computers in the office, including under the desks. The person in this position frequently communicates with coworkers and customers who have inquiries about our business operations and the community we service; therefore, the person must be able to exchange accurate information. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Send Cover Letter and Resume To:
Orange County United Way
18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614