Accountant

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Assist the Controller with the day-to day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department including budget review and analysis.- Maintain day-to-day accounting tasks including A/P, A/R and banking transactions.- Working knowledge of full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable- Working knowledge of payroll entry and Payroll journals.- Preform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer's benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.- Pay vendor invoices on a weekly basis as directed by Controller.- Maintain accounts receivables and payables. Make follow up calls as necessary- Prepare monthly month end journals using third party POS system reports.- Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and subsidiary financial reporting.- Assist in annual Audit.- Planning skills such as budgeting/scheduling to prepare yearly financial budget; time management to assure bills are paid on time, and to make bank deposits.- Assist with quarterly CDTFA and City Sales Tax reporting.- Must have the ability to customarily and regularly exercised discretion and independent judgment.- Performs other related duties as assigned.**REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES**:- **Must have a degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years of OJT in a relevant discipline.**:- Extensive experience with accounting record keeping and computer operations- Working Knowledge of Quickbooks, and/or Sage Accounting software.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel.- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate complicated financial issues with all levels of management.**Salary**: $1.00 - $5,072.05 per weekWork Location: In person