Description We are offering a role for an Accountant based in Los Altos, California. The successful candidate will be primarily tasked with handling Financial Aid reconciliations, working closely with the Senior Accountant on incoming grants, and providing professional assistance in the administration and implementation of the District's financial, auditing, and accounting programs. This role is an excellent chance to advance your career in an engaging workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Handle Financial Aid reconciliations mainly using MS Excel with pivot tables and macros

• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant on matters related to state and local grants

• Provide professional and technical assistance in managing the District's financial, auditing, and accounting programs

• Prepare a variety of financial statements and reports, including monthly and quarterly statements, fiscal year-end, general ledger, and budget reports

• Review invoices, travel vouchers, reimbursement claims, and other payment requests for accuracy and compliance with applicable contracts, grants, or policies

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts

• Analyze balance sheet and revenue and expenditure accounts and reconcile accounts to verify fund availability and expenditure classification

• Conduct and prepare special studies and reports, legal documents, and management analyses

• Record and maintain appropriate controls for fixed assets

• Monitor the District's grant funds to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing each grant

• Compile and organize financial records and other data in preparation for annual audits

• Interpret, explain, and apply general and governmental accounting/auditing principles and procedures, laws, policies, and regulations affecting the financial operations of the District

• Participate in the preparation and administration of annual budgets, provide assistance in budget preparation, provide revenue and expense projections, assist in running budget reports, and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budget. Requirements • Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Accountant

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Retail sector is required

• Proficiency in Month End Close procedures

• Demonstrable experience in Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation

• Ability to perform Account Reconciliation efficiently and accurately

• Experience in creating and managing Journal Entries

• Skilled in drafting and adjusting Journal Entries

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must hold relevant accountancy qualifications or certifications

• Proficiency in using accounting software and digital tools

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a responsible way

• Ethical behavior and professional integrity.

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