Accountant II

Premier Staffing Source, Inc. (PSS, Inc.) has an immediate need for an Accountant II – Work Hours: 8:30 to 4:30

(1 hour unpaid lunch) 3 month assignment (possibility of extension) Salary $32.00 hr.

Job Duties

Compiles and assembles financial reports in accordance with standardized accounting procedures.

May perform a wide range of specialized work in areas such as analysis, adjustments, deductions, direct deposits, file maintenance, gross-to-net controls and banking and exception.

Allocates costs to a variety of accounts according to established procedures.

Examines accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures and makes necessary adjustments.

Provides guidance and work direction to office support staff.

Contacts vendors, departmental personnel, grant recipients and others to obtain and provide information and resolve disagreements.

Monitors accounts and notifies agency personnel of over expenditures.

Reviews bookkeeping and accounting procedures and recommends modifications.

Reconciles and maintains payroll files, records, ledgers and journals.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping.

Knowledge of standard payroll practices, systems, terminology and procedures.

Skill in performing data evaluation, analysis calculation and processing.

Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Ability to maintain a wide variety of accounts.

Ability to deal courteously with other employees and the public.

Ability to conduct research and to resolve inquiries and problems.

Ability to train office support personnel.

Ability to prepare financial reports.

Ability to make adjustments to a variety of accounts.

Ability to recommend modifications in bookkeeping and accounting procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requirements – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate and five years of experience in bookkeeping or in reconciling payroll journals and records.

Equivalencies – Equivalent combination of education and experience; or completion of two years of college in accounting may be substituted for the experience requirement.