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Robert Half Accounting Supervisor in Berkeley, California
Description
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Supervisor with a well-established non-profit, based in Berkeley, California. In this role, you will be tasked with overseeing accounting functions, handling software systems, and carrying out auditing duties, among other responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Assisting the Controller and CFO with the daily management of finance and accounting staff.
Helping with the supervision of Cash Receipts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other projects.
Assisting with maintaining accurate copies of customer agreements, vendor agreements, tax documentation, insurance policies, etc.
Preparing and submitting monthly and recurring journal entries for Controller.
Preparing monthly reconciliations of cash, investment accounts, balance sheet, and income statement accounts.
Assisting in monthly closing of all subsidiary and general ledger accounts.
Completing company tax returns, insurance forms, and accruing related expenses/liabilities.
Keeping financial records for custodial accounts and creating quarterly financial reports.
Assisting Controller with review and posting of entries prepared by the Staff Accountants.
Assisting with company payroll processing when required.
Assisting Controller with monthly financial reporting to management.
Helping with the documentation of Accounting Department policies and procedures.
Assisting in preparation for annual financial audits by independent CPA firms.
Performing miscellaneous tasks in the accounting department and other duties directed by the Controller.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a business-related field.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Minimum of five years of full-charge accounting/bookkeeping experience using computers and accounting software.
Excellent financial analytical skills and the ability to create and improve financial processes.
Strong work ethic, highly organized with a keen eye for details, capacity to work efficiently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex subjects for non-accounting professionals.
Proficiency in accounting software programs and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Access, and Word.
Capability to manage and prioritize projects under time constraints.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.
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