Senior Accountant: Lead Payroll & Financial Reporting

City of San Leandro; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Leandro is seeking a Senior Accountant to conduct complex accounting tasks, audit and analyze fiscal records, and prepare financial reports. The role supports management and ensures compliance with accounting standards.

The position supervises staff in the Finance Department, manages payroll tax reporting, reconciles ledgers, and collaborates with departments on projections and council reporting. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll reporting and financial statements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate staff in the Finance Department.
• Manage federal/state payroll tax reporting and related journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts and support payroll processing in Workday.
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and council reports; assist with audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll tax reporting

General ledger

Financial reporting

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Workday Payroll System

Job description

The City of San Leandro is seeking a Senior Accountant to conduct complex accounting tasks, audit and analyze fiscal records, and prepare financial reports. The role supports management and ensures compliance with accounting standards.

The position supervises staff in the Finance Department, manages payroll tax reporting, reconciles ledgers, and collaborates with departments on projections and council reporting. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience are required.