Accounting Associate/Staff Accountant

Moss CPA; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Snacks and beverages

Weekly team lunches

Team-building activities

Job summary

Moss Nonprofit Accounting in downtown Walnut Creek is seeking an Accounting Associate/Staff Accountant to join our small firm that specializes in outsourced accounting and advisory services for nonprofits.

Under supervision, you will record, reconcile, review, and report financial data for assigned nonprofit clients, ensure GAAP compliance, and support payroll, A/P and A/R processes, while upholding our values of teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree or advanced studies in Accounting or related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• 2 years of experience as Staff Accountant or similar position.
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and QuickBooks accounting software (both desktop and online versions)

Responsibilities

• Interacting with clients and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Preparing accurate financial reports and records by established deadlines.
• Examining financial documents and accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Completing government forms and filings on behalf of clients.
• Helping to develop, implement, and document proper accounting processes and procedures for new clients.
• Processing payroll for assigned clients in an accurate and timely manner.
• Managing and processing employee benefits in accordance with compliance requirements and clients' policies.
• Processing accounts payable and receivable in a timely manner and in accordance with clients' established procedures.
• Collaborating with and providing assistance to coworkers.
• Updating information databases as needed.
• Performing general office duties (e.g., scanning, filing, shredding, etc.)
• Driving to financial institutions and client locations

Skills

Clear communication

Client relations

Listening skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

QuickBooks

Job description

About Moss Nonprofit Accounting

We're a small accounting firm in downtown Walnut Creek that specializes in outsourced accounting and advisory services for nonprofits. We're looking for a skilled Accounting Associate/Staff Accountant to join our team.

The ideal candidate will not only satisfy the job requirements and qualifications listed below, but will also share our values of teamwork, integrity, open-mindedness, and an interest in working with nonprofit organizations.

Perks of Working for Us Include

• A kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages
• Weekly team lunches from your favorite local restaurants
• Team-building activities (think escape rooms, mini golf, collaborative board games, puzzles, trivia sessions, etc.)

About the Position

Under general supervision, the Accounting Associate performs a variety of professional accounting work and advisory services for the firm's clients. Primary accounting responsibilities include recording, reconciling, reviewing, and reporting financial data and records for assigned clients, as well as ensuring that all financial data are maintained consistently with established policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Interacting with clients and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Preparing accurate financial reports and records by established deadlines
• Examining financial documents and accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to generally accepted accounting procedures
• Completing government forms and filings on behalf of clients
• Helping to develop, implement, and document proper accounting processes and procedures for new clients
• Processing payroll for assigned clients in an accurate and timely manner
• Managing and processing employee benefits in accordance with compliance requirements and clients' policies
• Processing accounts payable and receivable in a timely manner and in accordance with clients' established procedures
• Collaborating with and providing assistance to coworkers
• Updating information databases as needed
• Performing general office duties (e.g., scanning, filing, shredding, etc.)
• Driving to financial institutions and client locations

Preferred Education and Experience

• Degree or advanced studies in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• 2 years of experience working as a Staff Accountant or similar position
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and QuickBooks accounting software (both desktop and online versions)

Required Skills

• Communicating clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
• Maintaining good client relations and providing excellent customer service
• Listening and being receptive to the needs and feedback of clients and coworkers
• Performing analytical and detailed work with numerical data and making arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
• Working independently from general instructions

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
• Eligible for bonuses
• 10 paid sick days
• 15 paid vacation days (accrual increases based on years of service)
• 10 paid company holidays
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan with 4 percent employer matching