Accounting Associate

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245 Job Status: Full Time, Employee Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Contact Information Company: CORESTAFF Services Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: 040808d Job Description Accounting Associate ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE Salary:  $40 - $42KLocation:  El Segundo, CASubmit Resumes to:  CALONGBEACH@CORESTAFF.COM  JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of accounting duties in support of an accounting function. Works with other Accountants in preparing income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assembles, analyzes, and reconciles month-end accounting entries resolving discrepancies; posts and proves the general ledger; proves bank reconciliations and solves related bank problems.  Reconciles variances in financial statements and documents explanation for significant items. Emphasis on Expense/Payables cycle transactions.  Verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.  Ensures timely processing of all invoices, debt collections, tax, and owner distribution payments.  May ensure cash receipts and payables are entered and processed; verify accuracy of rent role information and ensure tenant billings and lease changes are recorded in a timely manner.  Processes sales vouchers and enter them into the accounting databases. May apply cash to the vouchers and distribute commissions to sales professional.   May assist in month end procedures, including organizing and binding all reports and documentation for overnight packages to field offices. Other duties may be assigned.  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to co-workers. No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.  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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance emphasis, PLUS related work experience OR a Bachelors degree in Accounting. Also, 3+ years experience in general accounting, A/P, or A/R clerical and/or entry level accountant positions. Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance may be substituted for experience.  COMMUNICATION SKILLS  Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with management, employees, and auditors.  Must have the ability to convey financial information to non-financial users.  FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE  Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations. Ability to work independently and meet stringent deadlines. Organizational Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.  REASONING ABILITY Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.  Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and to work independently.  Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information. Requires basic analytical and quantitative skills.  Submit your resume to calongbeach@corestaff.com CareersDiscover the freedom, the flexibility and opportunity available through temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire assignments at CORESTAFF. Your talent is in great demand, so why limit yourself to one position at one company? Being a CORESTAFF associate lets you choose where – and when – you’d like to work. You have the power to say yes…or no. Choose the assignments that are the most interesting to you. Politely decline the ones that might not be as appealing.