Staff Accountant

El Monte, CA, USA Req #2440
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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GENERAL SUMMARY
 
Under supervision and following established policies and department procedures, provides accounting support in the accounts payable area including the functional duties listed below. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
  1. Process invoice payments for all Bank departments and legal entities. 
  2. Perform vendor setup, including running OFAC background and obtaining W-9s.
  3. Charges expenses to GL accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice.
  4. Understand and maintain vendor information, including payment terms, tax information, remittance information and other miscellaneous data.
  5. Prepare documents for stop payment and re-issuance.
  6. Match vendor checks to invoices.
  7. Communicate with vendors and company personnel and assists with problem solving.
  8. Responsible for the annual 1099 tax information filing updates and review.
  9. Assist with the fixed asset system and prepaid accounting system.
  10. Perform ad-hoc reports, and accounts payable related activity.
  11. Work with PeopleSoft Accounts Payable accounting software.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Education:    High school diploma, GED or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related fields a plus. 
  • Experience:  Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience.
  • Skills/Ability: PC literate in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel; organized and detail oriented; Bilingual (English/ Mandarin) is a plus; ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate; responsible and self-motivated; excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Able to work individually and in a team environment.  Able to work with Peoplesoft accounts payable, fixed assets and prepaid software.   

OTHER DETAILS

$21.63 – $26.44 / hour
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k). 

 

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