Description: 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 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. #sanfran Responsibilities: Skills:
Founded in 1962, The TemPositions Group of Companies is a privately owned full-service staffing firm offering temporary, contract temp-to-hire and direct hire services. We’re one of the largest regional staffing firms in the country, serving the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and California markets.
While there are very few companies that can offer clients a truly broad range of skill sets, we can. We’re comprised of multiple specialized divisions, each staffed with individuals possessing years of hands-on industry experience. By having similar backgrounds to both our clients and the professionals we place, our internal staff understands the nuances and can select precisely the right individuals for the job. They can also proactively identify innovative ways of assisting our clients, and develop the appropriate systems or programs to translate these ideas into reality.
The TemPositions Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or genetic information.