Accountant 5

TemPositions is excited to partner with a large, mission-driven public research institution serving communities across California to hire an experienced Accountant 5. This is a high-level accounting role supporting Financial Services and working on complex financial reporting, systems, and analysis initiatives.

• Duration: This is a temporary role.
• Location: Oakland, CA
• Schedule: Full-time, hybrid
• Compensation: $48/hour (flexible depending on experience)

What You'll Do:

• Lead preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Perform advanced financial analysis and forecasting
• Support and strengthen internal controls
• Lead or support accounting system implementations and enhancements
• Coordinate UBIT-related reporting
• Provide guidance on projects and serve in a lead capacity

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong expertise in Oracle and/or PeopleSoft
• Experience with financial system implementations or transformations
• Advanced Excel skills (complex analysis and reporting)
• Deep understanding of internal controls and financial reporting standards
• Ability to work independently on complex initiatives

Preferred:

• CPA or Master's degree
• Higher education or public sector experience
• Experience with FCCS, AWS, SmartView, QuickSight, SQL, or Power BI

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.