Accountant

Cajpa; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

CalPERS retirement plan

No-cost employee dental/vision

Job summary

Municipal Pooling Authority seeks an Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll processing, GL maintenance, and bank reconciliations. The role reports to the Finance Manager who oversees accounting activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with familiarity in governmental accounting and audits. Hybrid work option available, with generous benefits and retirement through CalPERS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration with accounting emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial reports for review by Finance Manager.
• Assist during annual audits and prepare audit schedules.
• Process payroll for Finance Manager approval.
• Handle full accounting cycle including AP, AR, billing, deposits, payroll, and month-end/ year-end close.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet

10-key

Data entry

Sage Intacct

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for performing the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, bank and investment reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support. The Accountant works independently in carrying out assigned accounting duties, while the Finance Manager retains responsibility for oversight, review, approval, and overall administration of the accounting function.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction and general supervision from the Finance Manager. Work performed by the Accountant is subject to review and approval by the Finance Manager. No supervision exercised.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations and supporting schedules for review by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for review by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and assist the Finance Manager during the annual audit process.
• Prepare journal entries, account analyses, and account reconciliations for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, billing, deposits, payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and year-end close.
• Prepare and complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for review by the Finance Manager.
• Process payroll for the approval of the Finance Manager.
• Create and maintain accurate and complete accounting records and files.
• Prepare deposits, post receipts, and reconcile billing.
• Prepare monthly bank and investment reconciliations for review by the Finance Manager.
• Effectively research, track, resolve, or properly refer accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the management of the Treasury.
• Prepare reporting in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assist the Finance Manager with preparation of annual operating budgets and other special financial analysis.
• Assist with the calculation of dividends and deficit reporting

Knowledge of

• Working knowledge of accounting theories, practices, and best practices.

Skills in

• Computer applications including Microsoft Office. Excellent spreadsheet, keyboarding, 10-key, and data entry skills
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based accounting software is highly desirable.

Abilityto

• Perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy, to make difficult mathematical computations with and without mechanical assistance, and to apply mathematical reasoning and analysis.
• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical or legal terminology.
• Provide written and oral communication clearly.
• Work proficiently with accounting software.
• Read, review and interpret contracts for accounts payable.
• Maintain professional integrity and practice tact, perseverance, and common sense.
• Commitment to the preservation of confidential information.
• Team player who accepts work appropriately and in a professional manner, and assists others as needed.

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; daily repetitive bending, stooping, crouching, reaching and kneeling; ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Reasonable accommodation may be provided upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/ Training

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, and an emphasis in Accounting.

Experience

Three to five years of experience as an accountant with an insurance organization, public entity, or joint powers authority. Experience with governmental accounting, GASB reporting, and annual financial audits is highly desirable.

Interviews for the Accountant position are scheduled for September 29, 2026.

About the Municipal Pooling Authority

The Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) is a well-established and reputable Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established in 1977, to pool municipal assets to provide General Liability coverage and Workers’ Compensation coverage for 21 municipalities in Northern California. MPA has grown to include Property, Vehicle Physical Damage, short-term and long-term disability, Risk Management, Ergonomics, Employee Benefits, and Employee Wellness services/programs. MPA provides in-house administration of claims for General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Vehicle programs, and claims administration services are maintained through Origami, an online claims management system. MPA has continually received Accreditation with Excellence from the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities CAJPA).

Join our team and enjoy MPA’s comprehensive benefits package and defined benefit retirement plan through CalPERS. Some of the benefits package highlights include no-cost dental and vision coverage for the employee and family and a minimal employee contribution on Medical for Kaiser of $55.00, with other plans available for an increased share of the cost. MPA provides 14 paid holidays a year, 12 sick days a year, one administration day a year (increasing up to 5 days based on years of service, and 12 days of vacation (increasing based on years of service), and may work remotely up to 2 days a week.

The MPA team has 26 employees who specialize in their area of work, from public administration requirements of pooling to claims administration and program management. The MPA team is a highly collaborative team that takes pride in their area of work and often works together to strategize on moving MPA forward. The team enjoys quarterly team-building events.