Accountant, Payroll

Location: Hayward Office
Hours: Full-Time (8:30 am to 5:00 pm)

Work Week: 37.5 hours
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: : $37.69- $41.88 per hour ( DOE)

Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County is a nonprofit organization serving families and child care providers in Alameda County. 4Cs of Alameda County exists to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children.

4Cs is requiring that all new hires be vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit documentation of proof of vaccination or if you have an accommodation under ADA and Title VII, documentation will be required.

The Accountant- Payroll is responsible for providing assistance to the Accounting Department. The Accountant coordinates job duties and responsibilities with the Manager, Accounting and processes payroll in coordination with HR.

The Accountant reports directly to the Manager, Accounting. This is a non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and apply both generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting policies and procedures
• Payroll processing, input, transmission and reconciliation
• Maintenance of all Personal Activity Reports, allocations, reporting to directors and subsequent maintenance
• Perform internal control functions as needed which include reviewing journal entries for content, coding, and classification
• Coordinate with all staff who work for more than one department timely submission of Personnel Activity Reports
• Provide monthly reports for Manager, Accounting
• Provide backup for Accountant – Contract Management and Accountant – Reporting
• Maintain well organized and secured filing system of payroll reports and documents
• Strictly maintain the confidentiality of payroll information at all times
• Support the budget and forecasting process
• Maintain a well-organized, secure and confidential filing system of reports and documents
• Assist with form 1099 creation and filing as required
• Assist in preparation of schedules for annual audits, budgets, and research projects as needed.
• Assist Director, Finance with any miscellaneous projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus minimum of five-year responsible work experience in accounting field or AA degree in accounting plus three to four years in accounting field desired (Fund accounting preferred)
• Previous payroll experience a must
• Experience with bookkeeping and budgeting a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to: resumes@4c-alameda.org .