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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Berkeley, California

Description

If you want to work for an innovative company, Robert Half has an opportunity for you as a full-time Staff Accountant. Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will perform Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger functions. The Staff Accountant is required to have outstanding attention to detail, reconciliation skills, and interpersonal skills. They must be an important liaison with managers, employees, customers, and grantors alike. You will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations, including responding to internal and external inquiries. Knowledge of Abila MIP is strongly desired. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the Berkeley, California area, at a company where effort is rewarded. We're looking for people who are detail-oriented and analytical thinkers with a talent for creating Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable 40%

  • Prepare invoices for submission to various funders, including private and government agencies according to requirements of respective contracts. Provide support to grants accountant in managing invoicing process.

  • Record revenue as determined by revenue recognition standards based on award letters.

  • Enter customer payments in MIP; prepare and submit electronic deposits weekly, or as needed to the agency bank account.

  • Entering cash receipts daily into the cloud-based accounting system

  • Apply payments to open receivables and ensure proper GL coding.

Payroll 30%

  • Prepares payroll and related documents; reviews for accuracy, completeness and compliance with payroll procedures; reviews and adjusts attendance and timesheet records.

  • Audits employee time and labor based on data submitted by the various departments, and clerical staff; and interacts with Supervisors as required to verify data and resolve discrepancies.

  • Analyzes pay-line data, verifies accuracy, and makes appropriate adjustments.

  • Calculates final paycheck amounts for terminating employees.

  • Analyzes data in order to determine retroactive pay adjustments.

  • Enters wage levies and garnishment amounts into employee payroll deductions. Processes accounts payable checks (PYAP) for payroll deductions, child support, union dues, and garnishments.

  • Responds to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, leave accruals, direct deposit, and other concerns.

General Accounting 30%

  • Maintain schedules and reconciliations for revenue accounts.

  • Reconcile all receivable and revenue accounts, or reviewing reconciliations prepared by others, and promptly researching and correcting any variances.

  • Verify coding of bank deposits, EFT’s, securities and credit card donations.

  • Create posting journals for GL input.

  • Maintain schedules and reconciliations for revenue accounts.

  • Work with accounting team in preparation of material to present to auditors, reconciliations, pulling revenue information.

  • Assist with month-end close.

    Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

  • BA degree in Accounting, Business or related field plus at least 3+ years’ related work experience in revenue, AR, or fund accounting position; or an equivalent of education and experience.

  • Two years’ experience managing full-cycle outsourced Payroll.

  • Knowledge of general accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.

  • Standard financial accounting knowledge required not only limited to Accounts Receivable.

  • Able to understand and interpret deposit information and restrictions on funds.

  • BHI conducts background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Satisfactory completion of background check is a requirement for employment with the agency.

  • A valid driver license, reliable personal vehicle, personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are essential job requirements.

  • Occasional travel (local) as required to fulfill primary job responsibilities and duties.

  • Passion for the BHI mission.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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