Accountant I

Paycom; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 76,300,000 - 85,958,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking an Accountant I/II for our Corporate Office in Yuba City, CA. The role focuses on producing accurate monthly financial reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting and payroll processes under supervision.

Two levels exist: Accountant I (Associate degree or 2+ years) and Accountant II (Bachelor's degree). The position is full-time and on-site at the Corporate Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or 2+ years’ experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting for Accountant II.
• State regulations require health clearance and background checks before starting work.
• Valid driver’s license; insurance and insurability through Agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, government reports).
• Perform bank reconciliations and review accounting balances.
• Participate in budget development and load budget data; monitor expenses.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and payroll time entry data.
• Maintain filing systems and journal entries to support fiscal procedures.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Analytical skills

Budget development

Spreadsheets

Education

Associate Degree in accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office - Yuba City, CA, Salary Range: $26.62 - $29.96Hourly

Position Description

POSITION:

Accountant I/II

REPORTS TO:

FISCAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT

FLSA STATUS:

NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE

SCHEDULE:

FULL-TIME

Revision date:

5/20/2026

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Fiscal Services Management participates as a member of the Fiscal Department team in maintaining agency financial operations in and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Accounting (90%)

• Utilizing computerized accounting system, primary responsibility is the production of timely and accurate monthly financial reports; including monthly income statements, balance sheets, government reports, etc.; submit reports for approval as instructed.
• Analyzes asset and liability account balances, keeping accurate back up, and prepare adjustments as necessary.
• Participates in budget development; loads budget data to accounting system; updates financial projections, monitors expenses, as directed; allocates costs; and maintains files.
• Performs bank reconciliation.
• Participates in proofing payroll time entry data.
• Participates in entry or review Accounts Payable to ensure consistency with policies.
• Claims and other contract billing.
• Assists with periodic review and update of fiscal procedures; train program staff as necessary in fiscal procedures.
• Supports the agency safety program.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

Recordkeeping (10%)

• Maintain filing system and record keeping, including all necessary back up and adjustments; prepare journal entries, as appropriate to accomplish goals.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Attends training and informational meetings as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Accountant I

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 2+ years’ experience
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

Accountant II

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/ or related field.

Or

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 5+ years’ experience
• Several years of applicable experience highly desired.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, employees of the organization, and the general public.
• Previous experience and familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and experience in budget development is desirable.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles to routine activities.
• Ability to analyze accounting activity and make routine projections.
• Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets and word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, and e-mail.
• Intermediate personal computer skills including, but not limited to: design and develop databases; computerized presentation/training materials; and advanced graphics design applications, may be necessary.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Accountant I

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 2+ years’ experience
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

Accountant II

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/ or related field.

Or

• Associate Degree in accounting and/ or related field or 5+ years’ experience
• Several years of applicable experience highly desired.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.