Part-Time Staff Accountant

Description: AtPortfolio/StarGard, we pride ourselves on our responsive, innovative, efficient, and sincere serving standards(R.I.S.E). We are seeking aPart-Time Staff Accountantwho will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in financial transaction processing, reporting, reconciling, and auditing. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that values integrity and excellence, apply today!Join Our Team at Portfolio/StarGard! • This role requires you to report to our office in La Mesa, California, every day. • This role requires strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and accounting software. • 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting. Compensation: • Starting range of pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience! Work schedule: • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PST (Flexible Part-Time Hours, 20-30 hours per week). Essential Functions: • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. • Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and systems. • Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Create invoices (via import and manual) for all incoming contracts received. • Payment application to invoices. • Audits DMS sales and invoice transactions. • Deposits check payments to the bank. • Support the month-end and year-end close processes. • Adds Customers and Item Codes into the accounting system as needed. • Runs Monthly Statements once contracts are balanced. • Prints all Monthly Statements, sorts, and reviews. • Monitor and analyze data to identify trends and variances. • Email out monthly statements to Agents. • Mails out monthly statements to Dealers. • Assists with Data Entry with reports when time allows/as needed. • Strives to enforce and live Portfolio’s Philosophy each and every day. • Takes ownership of changes and is personally responsible for managing change in an upbeat, positive manner. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. • Ad hoc analysis projects. • Other job duties as assigned.Requirements: Education and Qualification Requirements: • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Accounting Software. • High School diploma or equivalent. • 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting. Preferred Requirements: • Some college or bachelor's degree preferred. • Excellent customer service skills. • Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple issues and demands. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Previous accounts receivable or accounts payable experience. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: • Vision acuity required to include close vision, color vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus. • Ability to grasp objects such as a telephone or computer mouse, finger dexterity to use a keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment • Ability to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. • Ability to frequently sit for long periods of time. • Ability to hear and talk, both in person and by phone. • Ability to spend extended hours in front of a computer screen