Accountant 5

$48 per hour

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TemPositions is excited to partner with a large, mission-driven public research institution serving communities across California to hire an experienced Accountant 5. This is a high-level accounting role supporting Financial Services and working on complex financial reporting, systems, and analysis initiatives.

Duration: This is a temporary role.
Location : Oakland, CA
Schedule: Full-time, hybrid
Compensation: $48/hour (flexible depending on experience)

What You’ll Do:

Lead preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Oversee general ledger entries and reconciliations
Perform advanced financial analysis and forecasting
Support and strengthen internal controls
Lead or support accounting system implementations and enhancements
Coordinate UBIT-related reporting
Provide guidance on projects and serve in a lead capacity

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong expertise in Oracle and/or PeopleSoft
Experience with financial system implementations or transformations
Advanced Excel skills (complex analysis and reporting)
Deep understanding of internal controls and financial reporting standards
Ability to work independently on complex initiatives

Preferred:

CPA or Master’s degree
Higher education or public sector experience
Experience with FCCS, AWS, SmartView, QuickSight, SQL, or Power BI

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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