Accounting Manager Job at Center for Elders' Independence in Oakland

The Position: The Accounting Manager is a full-time position reporting to the Controller. The position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records and upholding of policies.  Management and oversight of the daily operations of the accounting department including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and cash management in accordance of GAAP. This position is responsible for the team management and development.

The salary range for the Accounting Manager at Center For Elders Independence is $115,875 to $173,777 per year. Annual rate based on the market for the Accounting Manager position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement best-practice policies, standard operating procedures, and tools to ensure strong and well-controlled processes, cross-team communication, and workflow.
• Review and approve adjusting journal entries
• Perform account reconciliation review and approval.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance to GAAP
• Support financial audits with federal, state, and external CPA auditors
• Monitor and review department duties and work flow to develop more efficient procedures while maintaining a high level accuracy
• Meet financial reporting deadlines, provides supporting information for required reports and assist as necessary to ensure compliance with all tax, financial reporting and audit requirements
• Perform supervisory duties such as interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
• Evaluate the performance of direct reports, recommending training, and keep staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet the department's needs and objectives
• Follow all CEI Policies and Procedures
• Maintain safe working environment by following CEI’s Safety Policies & Procedures
• Maintain a courteous, helpful and professional attitude, while displaying a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Require at least 10 years’ experience in accounting. Healthcare experience preferred.
• Require at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role, public accounting experience a plus.
• BA degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains,
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines taking into account numerous and changing priorities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to compose original correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Maintain working relationships with management, staff, contract officers, and staff with State and Federal agencies.

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.  CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.  All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management. 

Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.