Senior Accountant

Century Group is in search of an experienced Senior Accountant to join a team in Oakland, CA. Qualified candidates with 5+ years of accounting experience and industry experience in Non Profit or Property Management. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Expected starting base salary $90,000 to $100,00 per year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has full responsibility for auditing and overseeing appropriate checks and balances for all transactions for the department. Audits procedures to assure that all journal entries are accurate and correct.
• Performs ongoing review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and indirect expense allocations, ensuring transactions are complete and accurate.
• Reconciles earned and contributed revenue and receivables to ledgers monthly.
• Acts as lead monitor for the monthly close of expenses and supports timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing of all expenses and the general ledger including complex close related activities. Escalates to Controller when there is a challenge related to timely closure.
• Record and track accounts in accordance with funder directives and audit requirements.
• Supports payroll processing and ongoing entries related to payroll expenses, benefits, and employee-related check issuance.
• Prepares all assigned audit-related schedules, analyses and reconciliations for review by Controller. Ensures readiness for companies year-end audit and fully supports the process.
• Participates in tasks related to external financial audits, including preparation of supporting documentation for annual financial audit and assisting managers in implementing audit procedures.
• Participates in accounting-related project implementations (i.e., online check requests, paperless reimbursement processes)
• Assures a robust and accurate inventory management system and reporting procedures
• Provide backup coverage support and coordination to A/P, A/R and Payroll functions, as needed.
• Assist Controller with monthly financial reports and budget reports, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintains a customer service and strength-based orientation. Embraces diversity in all aspects.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Is adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Ensures confidentiality with respect to organizational or client information and data.
• Formulates, analyzes, and processes transactions in accordance with professional standards and policies.
• Expresses facts and ideas verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and organized manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Associate Degree in Accounting plus five (5) years of general accounting experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the General Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Must have knowledge of general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and computer applications
• MIP Abila or Yardi system experience is a plus
• Strong GL skill preferred