Bail Hotline is hiring: Jr. Accountant in Riverside

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Jr. Accountant to join our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, with expertise in cash flow analysis, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple entities while ensuring compliance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. This position will report directly to the CFO / Sr. Accountant.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and analyze Chart of Accounts for multiple businesses.
2. Demonstrate extensive knowledge in QuickBooks for data migration from banks and other software in QuickBooks
3. Prepare and Post Journal Entries.
4. Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
5. Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by cost center.
6. Analyze total corporate expenses, including comparisons to forecasted results and trended results.
7. Invoice other related entity locations for intercompany charges.
8. Correspond with other corporate departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
9. Ad Hoc analyses as needed.
10. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses and be adept at explaining results
11. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
12. Maintain the Payroll Schedule for a few entities and work within their respective deadlines.
13. Understand and execute any Labor Laws related to Payroll.
14. Gather and correct data related to items such as Salaries, Hours, Commissions and PTO to ensure accuracy for the Payroll Processor.
15. Assist with the company’s Accounts Payable Schedules, Transactions and Reconciliations.
16. Prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department.
17. Prepare correspondence as needed within the department.
18. Assist the Payroll Administrator with resolving any Employee related payroll questions or issues.
19. Assist the Sr. Accountant in tracking and maintaining company insurance policies (except Employee Benefits, which are maintained by the HR Department).
20. Assist the Sr. Accountant with facility support and security issues.
21. Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time – quite often on short notice - by the Sr. Accountant.
22. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
23. Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
24. Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
25. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
26. Review expenses and sales tax to ensure compliance with regulations.
27. Provide insights into financial performance to support strategic planning.
28. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
29. Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
30. Tracking and maintaining company due dates for payments.
31. Prepare financials for reporting to Management, Banks, and Tax authorities.
32. Other duties assigned.

Experience:

1. Proven experience as a Staff / Jr. Accountant or similar role within a finance department.
2. Accounting experience in multiple businesses.
3. Strong knowledge of governmental accounting practices is preferred.
4. Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks.
5. Familiarity with financial and auditing processes and standards.
6. Excellent financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data.
7. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
8. Able to manage teams.
9. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting is required.

Education:

1. Minimum Bachelors/Master’s in accounting.
2. Professional Certification CPA or pursuing will be an advantage.
3. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel with formulae for big data.