Accounting Assistant II

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant II to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Cruz, California. In this role, you will handle a variety of bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established procedures. You will work closely with financial systems, contribute to monthly and annual reporting, and provide essential support across departments.

Responsibilities:

- Perform general bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining and balancing financial records, logs, and files.

- Utilize financial and spreadsheet software to enter and manage data effectively.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Process invoices for payment, including checks and electronic payments, and reconcile vendor statements.

- Handle accounts payable functions such as journal entries, calculating tax reports, and addressing stale-dated checks.

- Manage accounts receivable activities, including posting revenues, reconciling payment records, and preparing financial reports.

- Assist in creating customer accounts, processing billings, and performing credit checks.

- Support administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining permits, and preparing budget documents.

- Provide backup assistance to other accounting staff and supervisors as needed.

- Oversee fuel and equipment management systems, hazardous waste programs, and interdepartmental chargebacks. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Proficiency in using financial software, including Quick Books.

- Strong skills in bank reconciliations and coding invoices.

- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and journal entries.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Familiarity with managing compliance in accounting procedures.

- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

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