Full Charge Bookkeeper : California

OPEIU Local 29
 

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Based in Oakland, CA

Full Charge Bookkeeper
Part-Time Benefited Position
Oakland, CA

The Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 29 (OPEIU Local 30) is a labor union representing approximately 6,000 members. We are seeking a candidate with strong fundamentals in accounting, bookkeeping (QuickBooks required), and excellent communications skills both verbal and written.

Description:
The full charge Bookkeeper will support the organization’s operations by working closely with the President/Business Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining all financial records, ensuring legal requirement compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General Accounting-Maintain all financial records, maintain all ledgers, record payroll and other journal entries, reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.
• Accounts Payable-Creating, entering, and matching purchase orders and invoices, prepare manual checks, prepare payroll through Paychex or other payroll services, process expenses for reimbursements.
• Accounts Receivable-Sorting and matching checks and invoices, posting cash, checks and credit card payments to proper accounts, preparing bank deposits, recording cash receipt information, reviewing credit memos and/or refunds, applying adjustments to accounts as necessary.
• Organization-Review, categorize, and utilize data to prepare reports such as monthly financials using QuickBooks and Excel. Maintain records and files including journal and general ledger documentation and other miscellaneous filings. Assists CPA/Auditor by preparing for all audits and preparing reporting for quarterly and yearly taxes.

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in all areas of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in office management and supervisory duties.
• Strong Proficiency in QuickBooks required.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficient in processing payroll through Paychex required or other payroll services required.
• Additional experience with bookkeeping for Non-profit organizations desired.

Additional Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Accounting
• Analyzing Information
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Contributes to Team Efforts
• Data Entry Skills
• Dealing with Complexity
• Developing Standards
• High comfort level working in a fast paced, diverse environment
• Promoting of Process Improvement
• Participating in the development and management of annual union budget
• Supply Management and Inventory Control
• Tracking Budget Expenses

Compensation/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:
Submit your résumé and three (3) references with “Bookkeeper” in the subject line to: president@opeiu29.org.

Local 29 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, or disability.