General Description

The Accountant and HR Administrator position at the Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is an exempt position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position is responsible for all of the accounting and financial analysis functions for two separate organizations, the ACBA, a 501(c)(6), and Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC), a 501(c)(3), and managing the human resources function.

Key Responsibilities

Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions; reconcile all bank and investment accounts; reconcile general ledger accounts, forecast cash flow; ensure all taxes are filed correctly and timely (e.g., 1099’s, quarterly payroll taxes, etc.).

Produce and analyze financial statements: balance sheet, revenue and expense statement, cash flow, investments/reserves account analysis, departmental revenue and expense reports, and other documents as requested.

Prepare ACBA Finance Committee agendas, set-up and staff ACBA Finance Committee meetings (in conjunction with the CEO).

Produce VLSC financial statements and staff the VLSC Admin/Finance Committee meetings when appropriate. Work with VLSC staff on grant applications, grant reporting, etc.

Prepare and monitor annual budgets in cooperation with appropriate staff, CEO, Finance Committees and Boards. Identify cost savings and revenue growth when and where possible.

Work with auditor on annual audits/reviews. Ensure tax returns prepared by the auditor are accurate and filed timely. Every five to six years, in accordance with best business practices, identify new auditing firms and draft requests for proposal for a new auditing engagement based on the needs of the ACBA and VLSC.

Manage the human resource function of the ACBA; develop and implement the ACBA’s personnel policies; and serve as the point person on all personnel/human resources matters.

Develop, review, and update internal controls and other documents and procedures to ensure financial health, accountability and transparency.

Oversee insurance policies and respond to all requests, deadlines, etc.

Maintain financial documents, original versions of ACBA contracts, and all other key business documents as directed by the ED.

Assist ACBA with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

College degree in accounting preferred.

A minimum of five years of experience in accounting with nonprofit organizations.

A minimum of two years human resources.

Computer literate and proficient in Excel.

Good organizational skills with attention to detail; good written and verbal communications skills

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality and to display professionalism in manner and attitude.

Ability to foster teamwork.

Ability to coordinate and manage projects.

Ability to identify and address organizational needs and advance the business of the organization.

Good sense of humor.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed ACBA Employment Application to ACBA CEO Tiela Chalmers at tiela@acbanet.org.