SHIFT: MORNING    TYPE: CONTRACT

To supervise the general accounting and payroll functions of the Accounting Division; to perform the most difficult and complex professional accounting duties; to coordinate the daily functions of the accounting staff; and to ensure that all accounting functions are performed accurately and in a timely manner.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Director of Administrative Services.

Exercises direct supervision over lower level accounting staff.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Coordinate and supervise the daily accounting functions for the Accounting Division including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and Section 8 accounting; ensure that monthly journal entries and the general ledger closings are prepared accurately and on time.

2. Prepare, reconcile and maintain journals, ledgers and supporting financial records; review and authorize journal entries recorded in the accounting system.

3. Develop and administer accounting and budget control systems as needed for compliance with applicable accounting laws, ordinances and regulations.

4. Direct and participate in the completion of all accounting system reports and products including account balances and financial and income statements; oversee the assembly of all journals.

5. Review, develop and modify accounting methods to improve existing procedures; ensure conformity to policy and increase effectiveness.

6. Determine and fulfill cash requirements; transfer cash to appropriate accounts and exercise the daily/weekly cash management function.

7. Perform financial analysis of income and expenses; monitor payments; inform Director of Administrative Services of important financial transactions.

8. Participate in the preparation of a variety of reports including financial, expenditure and tax reports.

9. Prepare records for audit; respond to inquiries from outside auditors as required.

10. Select, train, motivate and evaluate accounting personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinate Accounting & Finance Division activities with those of other Authority departments and outside agencies; provide information and assist in decision making.

2. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for accounting and payroll activities; recommend and implement policies and procedures.

Marginal Functions:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of accounting.

2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of governmental accounting, auditing and budgeting. Modern and complex principles and practices of accounting. Principles and procedures of accounts payable and receivable. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting accounting and finance applications .Methods and techniques of cash management functions. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Basic mathematical principles. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

Manage the general accounting and payroll functions of the Authority's Accounting & Finance Division. Perform the most complex professional accounting duties. Analyze and interpret financial data and accounting records. Design and install new and improved accounting and record keeping systems. Manage and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Prepare complex financial statements, reports and analyses. Interpret and explain Authority accounting policies and procedures. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting accounting applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or auditing, including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business administration or a related field 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computer keyboard.

Balance Staffing is seeking a career-minded Stock Plan Administrator for a Client who is a leading independent designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic subsystems to OEMs engaged in the computer, industrial, networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense markets. 

Client’s global presence in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America enables it to provide its customers with proven expertise. Great benefits and bonus incentives plans.

Summary:

Administers employee equity grant and purchase plan. Processes transactions with outsourced vendors and brokers for employee exercise of stock option and other equity grants. Answers employee questions and resolves problems regarding equity plans and grants. Maintains employee equity database, updating information and running required and requested summary and detail reports. Prepares and distributes grant documentation and agreements for new-hire and ongoing grants. Works on special projects related to equity granting and reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily administration of our global equity incentive plans and act as the primary point person for equity related tasks, projects, employee queries, and management of our equity systems.

• Perform accurate processing of employee stock option grants, exercises, employee terminations, and participant account updates.

• Manage/perform the accurate processing of the company’s worldwide employee stock purchase plan

• Support global mobility tracking and RSU/RSA release processing.

• Compile reports to provide accurate equity reporting to our important collaborators including payroll, accounting, tax and mobility teams.

• Maintain integrity of data in our online equity platform. Perform periodic review and reconciliations of equity transactions and participant data.

• Develop partnerships with accounting, legal, and HR teams on relevant equity issues and disclosures.

• Develop employee communication and educational programs, including presentations, responding to employee inquiries, creating training/educational materials, and managing an internal stock administration queue.

• Provide excellent customer service to employees, management and collaborators.

• Support strategies and participate in compensation projects e.g establishing global Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and semi-annual enrollment and purchases.

• SOX 404 compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of stock administration experience

• Certified Equity Professional credential, required

• US payroll knowledge

• Broad experience with a range of equity compensation instruments and plans, including stock options, RSUs, RSAs, PSUs and ESPPs

• Experience working in stock administration for public company

• Experience with Equity Edge Online

• Superior analytical capabilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters as they relate to equity

• Unrelenting focus on the customer

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications*:*

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, adhere to tight deadlines and collaborate with cross functional teams

• Ability to work independently and drive systems and processes

• Equity accounting & tax knowledge

• Experience with proxy data, Section 16 filings and 10b5-1 plans

• Expert use of Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs)

Senior Accountant

Location: Reno, NV

Primary Objective

The primary duties for this position include financial reporting and insurance company regulatory reporting. This position will lead the quarterly and annual statement processes and is responsible for the preparation of documents and schedules for tax, auditors and insurance examiners. The Senior Accountant will prepare internal financial reports for management, the executive team and the Board of Directors. The position will also be directly involved in the Company’s budgeting process and variance reporting. May perform other duties as required or assigned.

Primary Accountabilities

1. Complete reports for both internal and external users to accurately reflect company operating results and financial condition. Internal reporting includes completion of financial statements from the trial balance; budget reports, productivity reports, cash flows and other special reports. External reporting includes filings to state insurance departments (i.e. annual statements, quarterly statements, premium taxes, statistical calls, etc.) Also includes the completion of reports to Federal, State and local agencies, and re insurance companies and brokers.

2. Monitor the accuracy of the general ledger and accounting sub-systems. Directly maintain and reconcile specific general ledger accounts and review general ledger accounts maintained by other accounting staff such as fixed assets, investments, and cash accounts. Responsible for posting daily and month end entries.

3. Review of existing and proposed systems to determine the proper use of controls to ensure the integrity of operating procedures. Periodically review procedures to ensure compliance with controls and operational efficiency. Provide written evaluations and proposals.

4. Assist with external audits by company auditors or state or federal examiners. Prepare requested schedules and documentation. Explain and demonstrates procedures.

5. Communicate with internal and external personnel regarding reporting requirements, information, or operating analysis. Answer written, telephone, or in person inquiries regarding accounting practices and procedures.

6. May be requested to perform or assist in the completion of special projects or proposals. May be required to analyze data and present findings or recommendations.

Qualifications

The Senior Accountant has a responsibility in supporting the Accounting Manager in meeting departmental goals and objectives and assisting with the development of work flows, policies, procedures, and internal controls within assigned area.

• Proficient knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting procedures including internal control and insurance regulations.
• Understand the concepts and terminology of insurance accounting.
• Display proficiency in the use of the SunGard Ledger package or a related ledger software.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Effectively communicate with customers inside and outside of the organization.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel, Word, and a basic understanding of network functionality.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting.  Position requires 3 years of work experience in accounting. Experience in accounting of insurance, finance or banking is desirable.

We are hiring an Internal Audit manager for our client in Newark, CA!

This position will report to the CFO.  The candidate should have a strong understanding of financial and operational processes, US generally accepted accounting principles and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in a high technology environment. The candidate must be a team player, have a positive “can do” attitude, and the willingness to learn new concepts. The candidate should be a self-starter, be comfortable with ambiguity and maintain a current knowledge base of accounting and audit industry practices and to ensure best practices are always considered. The candidate must have the ability to positively interact with management and staff at all levels and the skills to navigate a complicated environment and influence people in a fast-growing company.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

·        Support the organization with compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

·        Performs evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and testing documentation as it relates to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) section(s) 302 or 404 compliance.

·        Conducts ongoing SOX audits, assessing risk in terms of financial, operational and strategic controls.

·        Identifies risk and evaluates deficiencies while working with internal departments/business units to appropriately remedy them.

·        Communicates audit results and prepares written documentation/reports as it relates operational audit and SOX, disclosing all deficiencies to management.

·        Facilitates internal training on requirements of SOX compliance.

·        Facilitates testing of external auditors.

Qualifications

·        Bachelors in Finance, Accounting or other relevant degree

·        8+ years’ experience in internal auditing

·        Audit knowledge and skills in operations, finance/accounting and information systems.

·        Experience using computer databases including enterprise wide software systems.

·        Knowledge of COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, GAAP, Oracle, SAP, Visio and/or a variety of desktop applications.

·        CIA or CISA certification

Preferred Qualifications

·        CPA certification

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Our Company

At Balance Staffing, we bring candidates and employers together. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams. And, to us, companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success.

Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.

Balance has grown rapidly over the past five years. Our current internal headcount is around 200 employees, and we aren't slowing down any time soon. We're privately owned which allows for you the flexibility to grow, change, and have the autonomy to do what you love: partner with clients.

Our Specialties

We are seeking a strategic and passionate Enterprise Account Executive to work with our leadership team to drive new business. We specialize in IT/Engineering, Light Industrial, Manufacturing/Production, Call Center, Administrative, Human Resources, and Finance/Accounting positions.

Your Benefits

As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will have:

• Flexible/unlimited PTO plan

• Extra annual holidays (Diwali? PRIDE?)

• Fully remote work with option to work in office

• Uncapped commission and no commission thresholds

• Yearly bonus, option for sign on bonus

• Fully remote work

• Autonomy, flexibility to penetrate new business in innovative and creative ways

• 401k planning, 401k company match, medical, vision, dental coverage

• Life and accident insurance

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Internet reimbursement

• Additional computer/work equipment

• Supportive, transparent, and collaborative leadership

Your Role

As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will:

• Consistently meet and exceed quarterly, annual gross profit and new business targets
• Creatively collaborate with Account Managers and leadership to penetrate new business
• Prepare and present proposals and provide follow-up throughout in establishing new clients
• Build a strong sales pipeline to foster annual growth and sustainable relationships with customers
• Map out organizational charts and structures to identify key stakeholders and decision makers
• Maintain client retention by proactively identifying risks and effectively responding to needs

Your Experience
Lastly, as an Enterprise Account Executive, your experience and skills will include:

• 2-4 years' experience in an Enterprise level sales staffing environment with demonstrated success in hitting and exceeding targets/sales goals (or similar industry)
• Strong communication and relationship building skills among key stakeholders and decision makers
• Familiarity with using CRMs within the staffing environment (or similar industry)
• Demonstrated passion for staffing, recruitment, or a people-centric industry
• A consultative approach to working with new and existing clients
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify, categorize, and prioritize the right sales opportunities

Apply now.