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Our nonprofit education client is seeking an Accounting Manager in the East Bay Constra Costa area. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in ensuring timely processing across payables, cash activity, fixed assets, and month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed financial transactions with accuracy and consistency. This is a hybrid role that requires onsite work in Concord 3+ days per week and is expected to pay between $55/hr and $65/hr DOE.
Job Responsibility
Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor record maintenance, purchase order review, invoice processing, payment preparation, and annual 1099 reporting
Record financial activity in the general ledger by preparing journal entries, posting payments and adjustments, and verifying the accuracy of account coding
Manage cash handling processes by documenting incoming checks and cash, preparing deposits, posting miscellaneous receipts, and coordinating online payment activity
Support billing and collections functions by maintaining accurate transaction records and helping ensure funds are applied correctly and on time
Maintain fixed asset records by adding new assets, tracking construction in progress, calculating monthly depreciation, and reconciling subledger balances to the general ledger
Lead recurring close activities through account reconciliations, allocation entries, inventory-related adjustments, and preparation of supporting schedules for restricted funds and investments
Prepare required tax-related filings such as quarterly sales and use tax returns and assist with other compliance reporting as needed
Provide support for payroll processing and partner with the Controller on additional accounting assignments and special projects
Requirements
5+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reconciliations
Hands-on experience with accounts payable, journal entries, daily cash receipts, month-end close, fixed asset accounting, and payroll support
Strong understanding of accounting controls, transaction documentation, and financial reporting accuracy
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a detail-oriented environment
Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations, tracking, and reporting
Ability to review financial information carefully, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently