Job Description:

$27.77 - $34.09 / hr

Reporting to the Accounting Manager and Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for creating timely and accurate financial statements, preparing bank reconciliations, and completing financial projects and reports. Primary job functions require exceptional customer focus while exercising independent judgment. This position is also responsible for reporting and escalating any issues to their manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Duties:

• Prepare month end journal entries for multiple companies, including but not limited to prepaid expenses, bad debts, and property taxes.


• Ensure the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts for multiple companies by preparing schedules detailing what is in the accounts and tying them to sub-ledgers each month before the end of the current calendar month.


• Review all income statement accounts for accuracy and reasonableness based on account history, insuring corrections are made as necessary.


• Prepare monthly reporting packages including but not limited to operations reports, sales reports, and days sales outstanding. Help with collection efforts.


• On a daily basis, post all bank transactions and investigate transactions for which documentation was not received.


• Reconcile all bank accounts for multiple companies by the fifth business day of each month.


• Provide backup billing and other departments as necessary.


• Participate in process improvement projects as required.


• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, suppliers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.


• Complete discretion is required, as this position will have access to financial statements, payroll information, and other confidential information.


• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.


• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.


• Other Duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Some overtime may be required.

Customer Relations:

·         Must follow all confidentiality rules regarding customer information.

·         Uses a high level of professionalism in verbal and e-mail communication, always seeking to be helpful, to focus on problem solving and arriving at a win-win interaction.

·         Maintain excellent customer service with the customers to establish solid relationships.

·         Attend and participate in meetings.

Training:

·         Participates in ongoing training and may assist with training of new employees through cross-functional collaboration between locations.

·         Participate and may lead Six Sigma projects, as required to improve processes and efficiencies.

·         Promote Corodata’s Mission and Vision Statements.

·         Continuously promotes compliance with company policies and procedures.

Safety:

·         Ensure the highest standards of safety, productivity and customer service are exceeded daily.

Other Duties:

·         Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPETENCIES:

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   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.


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   TEAMWORK – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

3.    ORGANIZATION SKILLS – Organization skills with ability to juggle multiple assignments and tasks, including attention to details, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment. Excellent time management skills.

4.    INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills, positive attitude, flexibility, and an eagerness to learn new things.

5.    LANGUAGE SKILLS – Ability to read and interpret documents written in English such as manuals, procedures, and work instructions. Ability to effectively communicate well with customers and coworkers.

6.    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

7.    REASONING ABILITY – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

8.    COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Ability to effectively communicate with potentially stressful and/or emotional situations. Outstanding customer-oriented skills.

9.    OTHER SKILLS:

a.    Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.

b.    Ability to multitasking and able to meet deadlines.

c.     Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

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   1. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
   
   
   
   

e.    Excellent analytical ability.

f.      Must be detail oriented.

g.    Familiarity with six-sigma or other quality improvement processes.

h.    Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.

i.      Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

j.      Possess prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

·         AA degree in Accounting or a combination of education and equivalent experience.

·         Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Accounting function

·         Proficient MS Excel knowledge.

·         Proficient in MS Office applications.

·         Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

·         Valid California driver’s license and driving record that meets the company’s insurance carrier requirements

Preferred:

·         Familiarity with Great Plains software

·         Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.

·         Experience with process improvement teams.

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. Individuals are required to be able to sit or stand for long periods as needed throughout the day.

1. Walking: May require walking primarily on a level surface but may include walking on uneven or inclined surfaces for lengthy periods throughout the day, often up and down stairs.


2. Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.


3. Lifting: Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds of boxes when needed.


4. Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required.


5. Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.


6. Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.


7. Vision: Reads paperwork and records on the computer.


8. Talking: Communications by phone and in person.


9. Sitting: Required to sit at desk. Sit for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This list is not all inclusive.

1.    Temp/Weather: Works in either 1) Office environment – for the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment, or 2) Warehouse – may be exposed to cold temperature, or 3) Outside – may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme cold.

2.    Noise: Works in office, warehouse or outside environment, with constant or intermittent noise.

3.    As the company grows, it may be necessary to rearrange/move cubicles at any time at the sole discretion of the company.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

1.    This is a full-time, exempt position.

2.    Employees may be required to work late evenings or weekends depending on the business needs.

3.    Because of sales and accounting interactions, the work needs to be conducted in the office location of 12375 Kerran Street, Poway, CA 92064.

TRAVEL:

None 

AAP/EEO STATEMENT: 

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment activities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (collectively referred to as "protected characteristics").

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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