Accounting Associate

Description

Primary responsibilities:

• Support period-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts
• Maintain and update accounting records and files
• Process and manage contractor license and business license applications
• Assist Staff Accountant with preparation of Sales and Use Tax filings
• Annual reports filings
• Prepare prequalification questionnaires 
• Process certificate of insurance requests
• Process exemption certificate requests
• WRAP insurance enrollment
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Reporting Structure:
•    Reports to the Accounting Supervisor

Career Advancement: 
Career advancement at RSS is possible with all positions, but not guaranteed, and could be within the current department as well as other departments within the company.  

Location: 
RSS’ office is located in Sacramento, CA.  

Compensation: 
RSS pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

EOE
 

Qualifications

Qualifications:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent and highly accurate math and accounting skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems. Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• 1-2 year of experience as an Accounting Clerk or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a construction or manufacturing work environment.
• Sales and use tax experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk work station for long and short periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 10 pounds.
• Occasionally required to walk and stand.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read and interpret contract information and view information on a computer monitor.
• Required to use fingers and hands:  type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.  
   

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