Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is currently seeking an experienced Assistant AM to join their client's team in California. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a great opportunity to work with a non-profit organization that is passionate about their mission. The role is 100% onsite in Livermore, CA, and provides an opportunity for those who are enthusiastic about leading a team and ensuring financial operations are efficient and compliant with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Paycom database for all new hire onboarding paperwork, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct reference checks, E-Verify, background, or drug tests as required.
• Assist in compiling timecard information for payroll processing.
• Arrange meetings, compile reports, and compose letters/VOEs.
• Handle a high volume of inbound telephone calls and emails.
• Administer benefits and open enrollment.
• Support all onboarding functions and ensure a positive HR experience for employees.
• Address employee issues with a positive and supportive approach.
• Assist with internal and external job movement, including preparation of job postings and new hire packets.
• Update and maintain job descriptions.
• Assist with employee relations, including gathering data and assisting with investigations.
• Develop and implement HR best practices.
• Direct FMLA, ADA, and disability workers' compensation inquiries.
• Assist with inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation, routing inbound questions to appropriate resources.
• Support additional HR duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field experience preferred.
• 4-7 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with account reconciliation, general ledger account, prepaid schedules, and account billing.
• Accurate and timely data entry skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
• Experience with A/R, A/P, invoicing, and journal entries.
• Experience with accounting software (Oracle NetSuite preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Decisive and critical thinker with the ability to identify errors and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Required Work Hours

Normal business hours, with potential for overtime. The position requires a full-time commitment with a strong emphasis on punctuality and reliability.

Benefits

The role offers a salary range of $90,000 per year, along with a supportive work environment and the chance to work in a dynamic and growing team.

Additional Details

This job is a supervisory position with a focus on leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be someone who believes in the organization's mission and has a bright future in leadership roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.