Manager of Accounting & Payroll

Central Contra Costa Transit Authority; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

County Connection in Concord, CA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Finance team as Manager of Accounting & Payroll. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, payroll processing, and timely financial reporting.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will strengthen internal controls, supervise Accounting and Payroll staff, and coordinate audits and regulatory filings for a public-sector agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB; experience with financial systems, reporting, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Able to drive continuous improvement and communicate with government agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage core accounting functions (AP/AR, GL, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting).
• Oversee payroll processing and related tax, benefit, pension, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage cash flow and banking activities (transfers, wire payments, payroll funding, reconciliations).
• Coordinate financial and regulatory reporting (audit support, state and federal filings).
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting practices (GAAP).
• Provide financial analysis and support special projects across the organization.
• Supervise and develop Accounting and Payroll staff; foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

County Connection is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Finance team as Manager of Accounting & Payroll. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position plays a key role in managing the agency’s day-to-day accounting and payroll operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Manage core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting.
• Oversee payroll processing and related tax, benefit, pension, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage cash flow and banking activities, including transfers, wire payments, payroll funding, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate financial and regulatory reporting, including audit support and required state and federal filings.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting practices consistent with GAAP.
• Provide financial analysis and support special projects across the organization.
• Supervise and develop Accounting and Payroll staff while fostering a collaborative, professional work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB and experience with financial systems, reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Someone who drives continuous improvement and effective communication, streamlines processes, prepares clear reports, and represents the Authority to governmental agencies, community groups, and key stakeholders.

Highly desirable: Experience in government or public-sector accounting and CPA or CPFO certification.