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Job Title: Staff Accountant Duration: 8 Months Location: Modesto, CA 95351 Pay Rate: $32.35/ hr Position Overview A temporary opportunity is available for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations. The position is responsible for managing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing HUD reports, and maintaining program-specific financial records. The role operates under general supervision and works independently to support multiple programs. Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly/period-end closings on the computerized general ledger system Reconcile bank statements and perform detailed account analysis Maintain financial records for federally funded programs such as C.G.P., C.D.B.G., and F.S.S. Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies (e.g., HUD) Required Skills Language Skills Read and comprehend simple instructions and memos Write basic business correspondence Communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings Mathematical Skills Perform basic math functions: add, subtract, multiply, divide with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions Compute ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs Reasoning & Technical Abilities Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form Solve basic problems involving a few variables Learn and apply financial policies and procedures Maintain accurate financial records and documentation Perform precise mathematical calculations Type at a minimum speed of 35 wpm Work independently with minimal supervision Communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbal Build and maintain effective working relationships Preferred Skills & Qualifications Experience Required: 2–4 years in accounting or finance Education Preferred: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, preferably with a focus in accounting Physical Demands Regularly required to talk and hear Frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl Occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds Vision requirements include close, distance, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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