Internal/Office Accountant
- Full-time
Company Description
TGG Accounting is a leading provider of outsourced accounting and business advisory services for small to mid-sized businesses across industries. The TGG team delivers quality financial services, systems, guidance and insights that help businesses thrive and, in doing so, serves a critical role in helping clients meet the day-to-day challenges of doing business. TGG Accounting has offices in San Diego, California and Boulder, Colorado.
Job Description
The Office Accountant is responsible for the day to day transactional accounting for TGG Accounting. Using the “TGG Way™” best practices and processes, they are responsible for the financial accounting foundation, leading to the complete and accurate production of financial statements. Interacting with others on a daily basis, an Office Accountant must present themselves in a professional manner and be able to communicate effectively with different personality styles.
Supporting the rest of the accounting team (Accounting Manager, Controller, and CFO) is a key part of the Office Accountant’s role. The Office Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager. Knowing how to extract and manipulate data from QuickBooks and various data management systems is an essential skill in providing this support. The Office Accountant role requires efficiency and quality to be maintained with minimal supervision and a sense of personal accountability.
Successful individuals demonstrate an unwavering commitment to quality, have the drive to create efficiencies, and a desire to create meaningful relationships with others.
Qualifications
Responsibilities & Tasks
Data entry into QuickBooks including (but not limited to) invoice payments, credit card transactions, receiving payments, creating and sending invoices/statements, accurately allocating expenses and making deposits
Process transactions related to general accounting activities (AP, AR, payroll, credit cards, 1099s)
Reconcile balance sheet accounts (e.g. payroll, accrued rent and accrued interest)
Assist with collection efforts (e.g. calls, letters, emails, etc.)
Review, verify, and understand source documentation
Perform month-end close processes
Investigate issues as they arise (internet research when necessary)
Maintain organized filing systems (physical and electronic) according to proper record retention policies
Update notes to financial statements
Perform ad hoc tasks on request
Build and understand account schedules Encourage adherence to policies and procedures whenever possible and make suggestions for improvement or efficiency
Cultivate and maintain relationships in person and via phone/email
Manage tasks that need to be done, helping to keep other team members on track
Export and manipulate data from QuickBooks
Perform initial financial statement review
Provide frequent updates to other team members on progress, issues, etc.
Navigate through and maintain complex Excel models
Daily time entry into TGG time tracking system
Attend required staff meetings and trainings
Set, manage, maintain and hit deadlines with proper communication
Lead departmental communication when applicable (in person and electronically)
Abide by all TGG policies and procedures
Take a proactive approach to finding new tasks or adding value to TGG
Use Outlook calendar to manage schedule efficiently and effectively
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Experience, Training & Education
Entry level understanding of managerial and financial accounting principles normally represented by a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combinations of industry experience and training
Previous experience in QuickBooks
Be intellectually curious, proactive and passionate about learning
Have a basic understanding of a cash flow forecast
Be able to review financial statements for basic errors
Have a strong understanding of foundational accounting principles (e.g. structure of a P&L, BS, T accounts, matching principle, pre-paid vs. accrual vs. deferred, etc.)
Understanding of journal entries to include the associated debits/credits and descriptions
Be able to work 40 hours per week
Be able to work with limited supervision when necessary Have a professional attitude and appearance
Enjoy daily interaction with people
Ability to maintain confidential information and be discrete when necessary
Must have the ability to clearly communicate with others
High proficiency in internet based searches
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (especially email and calendar functions)
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Health, vision and dental benefits with company contribution
Company provided meals/snacks in break room
Unlimited PTO policy
Flexible dress code policy
Company sponsored events
On site gym, pool, tennis court/basketball court, showers/locker room
In office massages
Weekly, practical training classes (topics: business, accounting, Excel, QuickBooks, etc.)