Accountant I

Onsite in San Jose, CA
Job Duties:
- process credit card expense reports and/or employee expense reimbursements in accordance with District policy
- process daily collections; deposit checks received; scan and upload backup documentation to the accounting network folder
- prepare journal entries as needed for reclasses, allocations, property taxes, cash receipts and other revenues.
- perform audits of cash disbursements
- reconcile general ledger and procurement credit card account
- respond to customer inquiries

Learning Objectives:
Temp employee would be able to
- gain understanding of how the District processes and records revenue collections
- perform the process of reviewing and approving employee expense claims

Working Knowledge of:
1. Basic accounting principles and some governmental accounting
2. Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, email)
3. Integrated financial accounting system.

Ability to:
1. Work with minimal supervision and be a team player; meet deadlines and be willing to learn.
2. Be flexible and take on a variety of tasks/assignments to meet the department's needs
3. Record transactions accurately
4. Communicate clearly and concisely
5. Work well with customers (internal and external) and provide good customer service

Experience:
1. Working experience in the areas of General Ledger and Accounts Receivable; familiarity with ERP systems.

Ability to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical Screenings (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client.
Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.