Financial Operations - Accountant

East Bay Agency•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Accountant works under the supervision of the Accounting Manager and performs accounting tasks including payroll, accounts payable, and cash receipts processing. The role helps ensure employees’ time is posted accurately and on time in the timekeeping system, and performs general accounting duties such as monthly closing entries and reconciliations. The position also supports financial systems development, reporting, audits, and special projects. East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) works to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the effects of trauma and social inequities. Its programs serve more than 10,000 children, youth, and families throughout Alameda County each year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of experience.
Payroll experience or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential.
Strong computer skills, including high proficiency in Excel.
Ability to learn systems quickly.
Ability to present information effectively and professionally and respond to questions from employees and managers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to remain professional and diplomatic when interacting with staff.
Ability to handle confidential material sensitively.
Disciplined, detail-oriented approach and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to produce highly accurate and timely work.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to analyze, investigate, and correct payroll, timekeeping, and accounting entries.
Ability to drive with an appropriate driver’s license and insurance, or access to a car.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems is desired.
Experience with Abila’s MIP accounting system is a plus.
Experience installing new systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze timekeeping entries each pay period for accuracy before interfacing them with payroll.
Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure payroll data integrity.
Process semi-monthly payroll and related accounting entries accurately and on time.
Process special payrolls, including manual checks, as needed.
Research and resolve managers’ and employees’ questions about timekeeping and payroll.
Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems.
Develop ad hoc financial and operational reports as needed.
Support year-end auditor requirements, including research and reconciliation.
Prepare analyses for special projects as needed.
Provide backup for Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts processes.
Process vendor invoices and employee expense and mileage reports.
Ensure proper project and general ledger codes and keep vendor information complete.
Upload check information to the bank system for payment authentication before checks are issued and distributed.
Maintain organized paper and electronic vendor filing systems and file records promptly.
Process bank-downloaded credit card charges and ensure supporting documentation is available.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off package, including up to 15 paid holidays per year and generous vacation accruals for eligible employees.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; full-time employee-only coverage is free for certain medical and dental options.
Mental health care supports and services.
Chiropractic and acupuncture benefits included in medical plans.
Employer-paid basic term life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance available for employees, spouses, and children.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Tax-deferred flexible spending account for health care and/or child care.
Commuter benefits for transit and/or parking expenses.
403(b) retirement program with up to a 4% employer dollar-for-dollar match after one year of employment.
Prepaid legal consultation and identity theft protection insurance.
Pet insurance.
ScholarShare 529 savings plan for higher education expenses for an employee, child, or other family member.