Staff Accountant - The Palm Springs Surf Club

Staff Accountant Staff Accountant – The Palm Springs Surf Club · Palm Springs, CA, USA · Job category: Accounting/Finance · Job Location: 1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264 · Season: Year Round · Job Classification: Full-Time · Salary + Benefits: $65,000 - $70,000 Annually DOE + employer contributions to insurance premiums Company Description: PSSC is a broadly appealing active lifestyle concept incorporating surfing, entertainment, hospitality, dining, fitness, social events, and health & wellness.
Our targeted site strategy is focused on warm weather and densely populated urban markets with a mix of strong local and visitor demographics.
PSSC features proven wave technologies by Surf Loch Wave Systems.
Our scalable destination concept easily adapted to fit local market character to create a true community focal point and gathering place.
You don’t just work at PSSC.
You become one of the best reasons our clients come back again and again.
It’s our aim to provide a warm and inviting community atmosphere for our guests and corporate clients.
We believe every employee should play a key role in helping to enrich the client and guest experience during their event.
This takes a dedication to real, live hospitality and an appreciation for innovative leadership.
We are a team, and we act like it.
We also believe, as PSSC associates, in a commitment to providing a secure and an enjoyable work environment for every employee — one that promotes honesty, mutual respect, personal growth and career advancement for all.
Employees also receive access to employee dedicated surf sessions.
The position requires excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, along with the ability to support the finance department at PSSC.
This is a full-time position required to work at the property.
This position requires non-traditional working hours which includes working nights and weekends and holidays.
Job Summary:? We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team on an hourly basis.
As a Staff Accountant, you will provide crucial support to our accounting department by performing various clerical and administrative tasks.
Your primary responsibility will be to assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports.
The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including but not limited to invoices, receipts, and bank statements.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Verify and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.
Perform data entry tasks, including entering financial transactions into the accounting system and maintaining updated records.
Conduct regular bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
Assist in maintaining the organization's general ledger and chart of accounts.
Assist with payroll processing, including verifying timesheets, calculating hours worked, and preparing payroll reports.
Provide general administrative support to the accounting department, such as organizing files, managing correspondence, and answering inquiries.
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks and projects.
Stay updated on relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and recommend process improvements.
Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls and procedures to safeguard financial data and ensure accuracy.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and exercise discretion in handling sensitive documents and records.
Qualifications and Skills: High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
Proven experience working in an accounting or finance role is an advantage.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations (e.
g.
, GAAP) is desirable.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team when necessary.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with payroll processing and tax regulations is a plus.
Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities as required.
Note: This job description is intended to convey essential job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.