What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Friesen Group Inc?
Description
Friesen Group Inc. (formerly known as Owens Healthcare) a family-led and locally owned company serving Northern California since 1957. Our medical equipment and respiratory services business, long-term care pharmacy, infusion services, and commercial real estate business are established as separate brands under the business names Owens, Lifemed, Wellscript, and J3, respectively. Our businesses remain under the same ownership and remain a part of the Friesen Group of companies.
Friesen Group, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Staff Accountant to assist in supporting the Accounting Department. The ideal candidate would be attentive to details, friendly, professional, have strong organizational skills and values that align with the company.
Our core values at Friesen Group, Inc. are: HUMAN VALUE, TAKE OWNERSHIP, MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, SET THE PACE AND EMBRACE CHANGE.
Accounts Payable Management
- Match invoices to all supporting documents (receiving reports, packing list, etc).
- Verify all invoices submitted have proper approval.
- Accurately GL coding of all invoices.
- Timely processing of invoices in Accounts Payable system.
- Print checks, obtain signatures and mail signed accounts payable checks with proper remittance.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research vendor discrepancies & handle all vendor requests timely and efficiently.
- Manage all California Re-Sale Certificate Requests
- Prepare and distribute monthly rent payments.
- Maintain vendor files and vendor W-9 files.
- Maintain all accounts payable files.
- Prepare Year End Miscellaneous Income 1099's
Cash Receipts Processing
- Prepare & balance daily sales (location deposits aka "Green Sheets")
- Research discrepancies & reconcile where necessary
- Prepare & balance daily ROA's (reimbursement deposits)
- Integrate & post "Green Sheets" (weekly), & ROA's (daily)
- Daily credit card reconciliation
- Manage manufacturer coupon reimbursement
Other Responsibilities
- Track and issue Corporate Cards.
- Provide support to other divisions and departments as needed.
- Answer main telephone line and front desk reception.
- Sort and distribute mail
- Office Depot ordering for department & janitorial supplies
- Various accounting related projects as they arise
- Reconcile bank accounts and GL accounts
Professional Growth & Development
- Take full responsibility of your actions and decisions both good and bad.
- Improve productivity through process redesign using technology and innovation.
- Participate in all provided training and continuing education and implement into your daily responsibilities
Requirements
Experience
- Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Minimum 1 year relevant experience.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred
Special Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook.
- Exceptional customer service & organization skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Detail oriented.
Salary : $26 - $29