CARPENTERS SOUTHWEST ADMINISTRATIVE CORP Looking for Accounting Analyst at Los Angeles, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

CSAC consists of Health, Pension, Annuity and Vacation Funds for ,+ active and retired carpenters, their dependents, and beneficiaries across eight southwestern states (combined assets of all the funds exceed $ Billion) including, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming

The Accounting Analyst will focus on the Accounts Payable (AP) functions but will be asked to assist with related projects within the Corporate Accounting Department, working directly under the supervision of senior accountants and the Controller

Related projects may include maintaining financial records, running reports for management review, recording a wide range of financial transactions, offering administrative and bookkeeping assistance to accounting special projects, helping prepare financial statements and confirming the accuracy of accounting database information

Position Functions and Responsibilities :

• Process invoices for payment in accordance with the established policies and procedures in addition to agreed-upon contracts
• Enter invoice data accurately into accounting software for review and payment
• Address inquiries by outside parties and investigate and resolve any noted irregularities
• Maintain daily ledger of outstanding unpaid invoices and collected receipts
• Maintain periodic ledgers of recurring organizational expenses by category and function
• Perform follow-up communications on unpaid invoices
• Performs other related duties as required
• Provide excellent customer service to all CSAC stakeholders by exhibiting a professional appearance and demeanor
• Complete tasks needed and maintained all department projects on track
• Help with projects assigned by and to the department
• General administrative support such as processing and distributing department mailings to the appropriate personnel, scanning and filing of accounting records, refilling office supplies, etc

Required Qualifications and Skills :

• Associates of Arts Degree with specialty in accounting; degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred but not required
• Minimum two () years of work experience in accounting / payroll is preferred The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially in Excel
• A knowledge of good internal control principles and procedures is necessary as well as an ability to operate customary office equipment
• This position requires a high level of competence, strong sense of responsibility, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong organization skills, excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a diverse work environment
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, vendors, visitors, Trustees, consultants, and others
• Ability to multi-task in a diverse work environment with several duties
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver professional results while meeting deadlines
• Participate and interact professionally during department meetings, company events, and / or trainings
• Experience working with Sage is preferred

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works in an office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms

The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and listen

Ability to lift – pounds when necessary

Travel

Minimal to no travel Occasional travel to business related events, offices and / or seminars may be required

NOTE :

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

CSAC is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or any other classification protected by law