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Accountant I - Full Time Seasonal - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance · San Diego, California, US

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari...

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION: The Accountant I performs general accounting functions including journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, periodic reporting, research, and audit schedules. Ensures all financial records are in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Collaborates with internal business partners and Finance team members. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. WHAT YOU WILL DO: - Analyzes transactions and reconciles general ledger accounts. - Prepares journal entries in financial system with high-level accuracy. - Collaborates with internal business partners and Finance team members. - Maintains data integrity between financial systems and other connected databases. - Maintains subledgers and associated supporting documents. - Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents including bank statements, invoices, and contracts. - Maintains financial securit...