Staff Accountant I, Payroll & Benefits

Location: San Francisco, CA Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Fri Feb 18 2022 Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting transactions in support of the CIIS Accounting & Control department, and Finance and Administration Division. The Accounting team’s primary responsibility is to control and maintain the continuity, sustainability, and contingency financial objectives and strategic planning of CIIS. This team works collaboratively to support each other in a variety of department duties and responsibilities; thus, is cross-trained in each accounting postion. The incumbent will examine, analyze and interpret accounting records and conduct reconciliations of financial, payroll, and benefits data. This position will also support the financial processes of other units, such as with the HR Payroll and Benefits and, assist in general ledger, and payroll and benefits duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general accrual accounting and other related duties.
• Processes all payroll and benefits related accounts payables on a timely basis (T+2) which includes applicable local, state, and federal taxes, etc.
• Audits and reconcile payroll and benefits to general ledger
• Manages recurring payments and department cost allocations
• Prepares general ledger entries, for Contoller approval, by analyzing and reconciling a variety of accounts, research transactions
• Coordinates payment of corporate credit card accounts
• Provides the Controller with various reports and analysis
• Assists with the annual audits, particularly for the 5500 audit and other Payroll & Benefit areas, by preparing schedules and PBC’s
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, as assigned
• Regularly reviews and update accounting policies and procedures ? Duties include interaction with vendors, staff, faculty, and students
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. ?
• Marked Knowledge of general financial accounting and accrual accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with Accounting General Ledger software, Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Highly proficient in Excel. ? Must be kind, intelligent, and proactive Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance.
• At least three years of Payroll & Benefits accounting or related experience required.
• Ability to learn enterprise database systems quickly. ? Experience with Ellucian Colleague highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other department members and CIIS departments.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized with time and data.
• Working to advance toward Accounting Masters Degree, preferred Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Full benefits.

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

• Working Conditions — Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically, Monday through Friday. ?
• Background Check — Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license.
• Visa Sponsorship — Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Relocation Assistance — This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

Additional Information:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) strives to cultivate and preserve a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of the Seven Commitments of CIIS. More than accept difference, we honor and celebrate our staff’s diversity of experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community creates and maintains working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

CIIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CIIS is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio- economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual and bicultural students, faculty and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI). CIIS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.