Accountant 5

The TemPositions Group of Companies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,124; Part time

Job summary

A mission-driven public research institution in Oakland is seeking an experienced Accountant 5 for a high-level temporary role. You will lead the preparation of financial statements and oversee general ledger entries while supporting complex financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside strong expertise in Oracle or PeopleSoft. This full-time, hybrid position offers a flexible compensation of $48/hour and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on financial reporting.
• Working independently on complex financial initiatives.
• Deep understanding of internal controls and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements including P&L and balance sheet.
• Oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Support accounting system implementations and enhancements.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Expertise in Oracle

Expertise in PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree or CPA

Tools

FCCS

AWS

SmartView

QuickSight

SQL

Power BI

Job description

TemPositions is excited to partner with a large, mission-driven public research institution serving communities across California to hire an experienced Accountant 5. This is a high-level accounting role supporting Financial Services and working on complex financial reporting, systems, and analysis initiatives.

• Duration: This is a temporary role.
• Location: Oakland, CA
• Schedule: Full-time, hybrid
• Compensation: $48/hour (flexible depending on experience)

What You’ll Do:

• Lead preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Perform advanced financial analysis and forecasting
• Support and strengthen internal controls
• Lead or support accounting system implementations and enhancements
• Coordinate UBIT-related reporting
• Provide guidance on projects and serve in a lead capacity

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong expertise in Oracle and/or PeopleSoft
• Experience with financial system implementations or transformations
• Advanced Excel skills (complex analysis and reporting)
• Deep understanding of internal controls and financial reporting standards
• Ability to work independently on complex initiatives

Preferred:

• CPA or Master’s degree
• Higher education or public sector experience
• Experience with FCCS, AWS, SmartView, QuickSight, SQL, or Power BI

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.