Public Sector Accounting & Payroll Manager

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

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.