Manager of Accounting & Payroll

County Connection; California; On-site; USD 97,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS health insurance

Dental coverage

PEPRA retirement plan

457 supplemental retirement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

FSA

Job summary

County Connection is seeking a Manager of Accounting & Payroll in Concord, CA to lead day-to-day accounting, payroll, and financial reporting. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, and strengthen internal controls while ensuring accurate month-end close and compliance with CalPERS, IRS, and state filings.

The role requires 5 years of accounting experience (2 in supervision) with a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance and GAAP/GASB knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Experience with financial systems, reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, year-end close, and audit coordination.
• Manage A/P and A/R processes, including payments, vendor ACH, invoicing, and collections.
• Oversee payroll processing, taxes, deductions, benefits, and related transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and perform banking activities; coordinate tax withholdings and pension contributions.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and align with sub-ledgers.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Payroll

Month-End Close

Financial Reporting

Audit Coordination

Internal Controls

Cash Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

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Manager of Accounting & Payroll

Finance Management Concord, CA, US 1 Attachments

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1042

Salary Range: $96,994.00 To $189,822.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Manager of Accounting and Payroll manages day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, general ledger activity, payroll, and month-end close, while leading financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls

SALARY RANGE:

$96,994 - $189,822 Annually

(Offer of compensation will be between $96,994 and $143,408 annually, commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

(Typical duties are listed below, and may include assisting with other various tasks and special projects as needed or assigned)

• Perform and oversee accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, year-end close, and audit preparation and coordination.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including payment processing, vendor ACH transactions, customer invoicing, and collections follow-up.
• Oversee payroll operations, including payroll processing, reconciliation, posting, direct deposits, taxes, deductions, benefits, leave accruals, cash-outs, retroactive adjustments, and related financial transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and financial reporting requirements including, CalPERS, IRS, EDD, CDTFA, W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly tax filings.
• Monitor cash flow and perform banking activities, including transfers, wire payments, payroll funding, tax withholdings, pension contributions, and workers’ compensation payments.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure alignment with supporting sub-ledgers and schedules.
• Prepare and/or review general ledger entries, including accruals, prepaids, amortizations, payroll-related benefit transactions, and depreciation.
• Conduct month-end close activities, including pre-close review, posting adjustments, and tracking completion of journal entries.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, bank confirmations, and responding to auditor requests.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and financial reports, including committee reports, State filings, National Transit Database reports, and State Controller’s reports.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position manages Accounting and Payroll staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County Connection policies and applicable laws.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge ofGAAP and GASB and experience with financial systems, reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with government or public sector accounting is highly desirable.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification.

BENEFITS

County Connection offers several benefits to employees, which include the following:

• Health: California Public Employee’ Retirement System (CalPERS) health insurance for both active employees and eligible retirees. Employee has a contribution towards the total premium based on the plan selected.
• Dental: County Connection contributes 100% of premium for active employees and dependents.
• CalPERS Retirement Program: 2% at 60 plan or 2% at 62 plan based on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).
• Supplemental Retirement: Mission Square 457 supplemental retirement and ROTH plans.
• Life Insurance: County Connection contributes premium for employee.
• Paid Time-Off: Vacation and sick leave accrual; 6 holidays per year; 6 floating holidays per year.
• Additional: Vision, Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, On-site Fitness Rooms.

County Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.