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Ask Staffing

Accountant 1

Ask Staffing, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Accountant 1

Duration: 05 Months

Schedule: hybrid (2 days onsite) 8 AM-5 PM

Location: Stanford, CA 94305

Pay Rate Range: $35/hr - $38/hr on w2

Minimum Education Level: Associate/Technical Degree

Job

Description :Perform moderately complex accounting activities and functions, including monitoring accounts, preparing documentation, expenditure reconciliations and reviews, revenue reporting/accounting, purchases and reimbursements, general ledger transactions, and journal entries.Core Duties :

Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Contribute to development of analyses to be used for key activities or decision making.Identify, prioritize, and resolve accounting issues; probe beyond stated situation; identify underlying issues; recognize exceptions; perform preliminary analysis.Run, maintain, reconcile, review, combine, analyze and validate financial data sets, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information often from multiple systems. Assist in the preparation of basic management information reports.Identify and resolve incorrect journal entries, data anomalies, deviations from established procedures, and unusual issues.Collect data and perform research on details of transactions. Ensure work complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation.Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others.Recommend, assist, test, or implement process streamlining, system improvements or work flow changes.Contribute to development and maintenance of desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.Serve as a liaison to other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.Require ments:

Top 3 requirements to hire?Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and knowledge of accounting systems.Proficiency in basic business applications, such as Microsoft Office; user knowledge of Excel.Ability to draft professional e-mails, memos, business letters, and reports, and to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.Minimum Requirements :

Education &

Experience :

Associate degree plus two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in basic business applications, such as Microsoft Office; user knowledge of Excel.Basic knowledge of accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy.Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.Ability to draft professional e-mails, memos, business letters, and reports, and to clearly and effectivelycommunicate information to internal audiences and client groups.Ability to learn project management skills and to participate as part of a project team.Certifications and Licenses : None

Physical Requirements:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

About ASK:

ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.