Accounting Analyst
Oakland (Posted 2/12/2025)
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Finance Director or designee, the Accounting Analyst performs at the professional accounting level. The position is responsible for assisting Finance Management, conducting accounting-related analysis, forecasting and reporting, cost controls, and finance operations improvement projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and cost analysis, to identify key financial drivers and provide actionable insights.
- Manage organizational costs in assigned cost centers through strategic management of contracts, service agreement, and routine expenses.
- Improve accounting and financial operations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy.
- Prepare and distribute accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgeted and forecast figures and provide explanations for variances.
- Create and maintain financial models to support decision-making, scenario analysis, and long-term financial planning.
- Project manage finance operation projects to timely and successful conclusion and effectively manage finance programs.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant feedback, financial data, and/or provide financial insights.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by senior management.
- Conduct coaching and training to Finance or relevant staff and creating/updating resources that provide guidance
- May conduct other accounting functions, such as, but not limited to, accounts payable, payroll, compliance, and bank reconciliations.
- Performs other duties as assigned
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The current salary range is $68,332.95 – $118,968.57 based on qualifications and experience. SEIU Local 1021 offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
TO APPLY: E-mail a cover letter, detailed resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three references to SEIU Local 1021, 2201 Broadway, Suite 725, Oakland, CA 94612, or e-mail your cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@seiu1021.org.
Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER: SEIU Local 1021 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 1021 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.