Job Description
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Communicate with vendors, responding to calls and responding to inquiries (Scan and file payment support and vendor invoices)
- Prepare check requests with proper account coding to assist with weekly check runs (Assemble checks for signatures, mail checks, and deposit money in a timely manner)
- Posts transactions and categorizes records in the company’s Accounting Software. Take action to ensure entries are accurate and charged to the appropriate department and code
- Prepare weekly Financial Matrix
- Process monthly bank reconciliation
- Manage office supplies inventory and place orders based on the needs of the office
- Assess the accounting standards to ensure CHawk is in compliance with GAAP reporting requirements
- Maintains and updates accounting records and files, including, but not limited to GL, AP/AR, etc.
- Processes accounts payable invoices and reconciles & analyzes various accounts related to month-end financial reporting. Process check runs and initiate ACH and Wire transactions
- Review and post accounts receivable invoices and follow up with customers regarding past-due receivables
- Reconcile monthly bank statements, prepares various sales tax returns and payroll reports as well as maintain related supporting documentation
- Examines tax policies and handles tax payments and returns for assigned areas
- Meets with department managers to discuss accounting/budgetary issues as needed
- Reconciles credit card statements
- Analyzes transactions with the Accounting team, and reports findings to the manager in a timely manner
- Conducts month-end and year-end closures in accordance with department and company practices
- Collaborate with the Finance department in preparation for monthly, quarterly, year-end closes and annual audits as directed
- Identifies ways to improve financial processes and reports findings to the direct manager
- Tracks, prepares and files compliance reports for assigned department
- Perform daily, quarterly, and annual standard cost updates for material costs in the ERP system
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Must maintain a clean, organized work area per 5S standards
Essential Skills:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (Both written and verbal)
- Fast learner, excellent detail-orientation skills and a multi-tasker with high accuracy
- High Level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and various software programs (Microsoft Excel heavy, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to adapt and handle a changing work environment while completing essential job duties and functions
- Knowledge of accounting principles a must
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and goal driven
- Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and take action
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment is required
- At least 5 years of experience working as an Accountant
- Proficient experience with ERP systems and related software(s)
- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant is a plus!
Compensation / Benefits:
- Competitive Salary, 401K
- Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for all Full Time employees
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hayward, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
- Cost accounting: 5 years (Required)
- ERP systems: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person