Accountant at Jobot

Pasadena, CA 91105

About the Job

We are a growing Water Resources Engineering firm with a bright outlook of projects, only outshined by our exceptionally bright and fun team! We are excited to add an entry-mid-level accountant to aid in our expected growth!

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Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading engineering firm specializing in innovative stormwater infrastructure solutions, and are passionate toward delivering sustainable and resilient water management systems that protect communities and the environment! Our team is made up of experts in our field who like to have fun doing work that benefits our communities!

Why join us?

Competitive Pay!
Unlimited PTO!
Hybrid Position!
Fully Covered Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance!
Company covered Health Insurance!
3% 401K Match!
11 Paid Holidays!

Job Details

Job Details:
We are seeking an experienced Permanent Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Water Resources Engineering industry! This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, who is ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for contract setup, billing, invoicing, accounts receivable (AR), and accounts payable (AP). This role requires a detail-oriented individual who is adept at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities:

Support all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
Manage contract setup, ensuring all financial details are accurate and up-to-date.
Handle all aspects of billing and invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Manage all accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), including collection, payments, and reconciliation.
Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
Collaborate with financial team and other departments to streamline and improve financial processes.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
Support month-end and year-end close process.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
Proven experience in contract setup, billing, invoicing, AR, and AP.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in performing duties.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, and empathy.
Passionate, energetic, and results-oriented with a successful track record in finance roles.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis.
Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.

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