Accounting Manager

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Compensation

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