Accountant

We are seeking a skilled accountant to prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger. The role involves performing manual bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. You will monitor and track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. Intermediate Excel skills are essential for analyzing and reporting financial data, and maintaining accurate and organized financial records in accordance with city and regulatory standards. Collaboration with other departments is crucial to ensure proper allocation and documentation of funds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform manual bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor and track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Utilize intermediate Excel skills to analyze and report financial data.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with city and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper allocation and documentation of funds.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience as an Accountant within the general ledger.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups.
• Experience in manual bank reconciliations using Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience in government accounting or working with grants is highly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) principles.

Work Environment

The position offers flexible part-time hours, approximately 5 hours a day, from Monday to Thursday between 7 am and 5 pm.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Yucaipa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.