Senior Accountant

Regional Center of the East Bay · United States

SALARY RANGE: $3,447.76 to $5,093.93 Bi-weekly; $89,641.76 to $132,442.18 Annually REPORTS TO: Controller DUTIES: Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant is mid-level, highly technical accounting professional who works with the Staff Accountant and the Controller to perform bank transactions, financial analysis, complex accounting and reconciliations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the general ledger (GL); prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end closing.
• Perform monthly GL account reconciliations, such as FSA and other complex accounts.
• Perform bank transfers, interest allocation, and review bank fees and transactions.
• Maintain lease schedules, review payments and analyze common area maintenance costs.
• Work with independent and governmental auditors in conducting annual and/or periodic audits. Prepare audit schedules, write-ups and reports.
• Perform the accounting and reconciliation for CPP, HCBS and other specialized projects or grants.
• Manage Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) program along with Staff Accountant and report uncollectible to DDS.
• Review vendors’ audited financials and track annual compliance in accordance with DDS guidelines.
• Perform back-up duties for staff accountant and Controller in doing bank reconciliations and processing monthly State claims as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist Controller in audits and special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Three to five years’ experience in general ledger accounting, accounts reconciliation and analysis.
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and procedures and computerized programs including MS Office Suite, with a strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to develop complex spreadsheets and update databases to perform audit analysis.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relations with other Departments and cross-functional teams. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality with a high level of personal and professional conduct.
• Must be able to work independently. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations

BENEFITS:

• 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days
• 14 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee)
• Dental and vision plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CalPERs Retirement (pension),
• Student Loan Forgiveness*
• Flex schedule, if applicable
• Work at Home schedules, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care