Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Supervisor in Berkeley

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.

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.