UPS Torrance , CA 90501
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job Description:
UPS Capital is seeking an experienced Accountant II to ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded, posted, processed, and reported.He/She completes day-to-day maintenance to ensure thorough and accurate general ledgers. This position prepares, analyzes, and processes journal entries. He/She performs and reviews standard month-end entries. The Accountant II communicates and documents accounting procedures for specialized accounting and financial transactions. If you're looking for an exciting career in Accounting, we want to hear from you!
Compensation: This is an hourly paying position that is likely to offer in the range of $28-33/hourly.
Responsibilities and Duties
Reviews account balances to validate line item transactions
Performs account reconciliation queries to ensure each expense is accounted for and each total balances correctly to the GL
Keys invoice data into database
Runs queries on the database to generate analysis on customer & vendor invoices
Sets up new vendors (banking, address, terms, misc. remittance information)
Manages existing vendors and updates information as necessary (address, banking, etc.)
Applies basic accounting and financial knowledge to ensure regulatory compliance
Audits standard month-end entries to confirm accuracy and correct account balances
Uses internal system tools to complete detailed financial analysis
Provides ad hoc queries and testing support to assist with systems processing and implementation
Recommends process updates to utilize in training, process documentation, and compliance policies
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates basic knowledge of accounting theory and principles
Demonstrates a general understanding of industry and financial trends impacting UPS and/or customers' organizations; identifies the organizational structure and functions within a business
Identifies the business problem that requires research; identifies sources of information that are relevant to a problem; reviews literature and data related to the research question; summarizes information from data sources
Plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information, and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work
Captures/documents specific and accurate information; learns subjects thoroughly and in detail; completes work with thoroughness; supplies appropriate details when requested; maintains organized files
Reads and interprets financial statements; evaluates data to determine financial patterns, tendencies and trends; develops business cases using financial information. Demonstrates an understanding of basic financial terminology and concepts
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the functions, regulations, and procedures of compliance agencies or governing bodies; takes a leadership position in programs that reduce risk and enhance safety
Generates reports in appropriate format using basic software; reviews reports to ensure accuracy and completeness; identifies issues with report generation (e.g., missing variables, incorrect data, etc.)
Bachelor's Degree (or internationally comparable degree) - Preferred
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
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