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Mental Health Association of Alameda County
954 60th St., Ste. 10, Oakland, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 835-5010 | Fax: (510) 835-9232
Staff Accountant
Full-Time Position Available June 15, 2015
Application deadline June 3, 2015
The Mental Health Association of Alameda County (MHAAC) is a non-profit organization that
assists and advocates for people with mental illness and their family caregivers through
programs including the Family Education and Resource Center, the Mental Health Advocates
Program and Patients’ Rights Advocacy. Together, these programs assist thousands of people
with serious mental illness and family caregivers every year. MHAAC’s current budget is around
$3 million.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Staff Accountant is responsible for running the MHAAC’s accounting function and serves as
a financial accountability resource throughout the organization.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Accounts payable: verify invoices, voucher for approval, allocate to funds, prepare checks
using fund accounting software (Cougar Mountain), run reports, maintain files.
2) Accounts receivable: prepare and submit monthly billings to contract sources and maintain
related files, prepare annual cost settlement, prepare financial contract renewal documents.
3) Payroll: prepare semi-monthly payroll information for payroll service, review and ascertain
accuracy of records prepared by payroll service, post payroll to general ledger, maintain files.
4) General ledger: maintain general ledger, prepare and post all necessary journal entries.
5) Bank reconciliation: prepare monthly bank reconciliation, research and resolve outstanding
checks.
6) Report to government agencies: prepare official forms including Federal 990, State 199, 5500
(annual return of employee benefit plan), 1099's (misc. income for contractors and stipends
recipients).
7) Financial reports: prepare monthly financial reports for board meetings.
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8) Audit: prepare summaries, run various year-end reports, and see that needed information is
assembled for annual independent audit.
9) Filing: see that financial files are maintained.
10) Perform other duties related to job responsibilities above as directed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum of three years of experience in non-profit accounting.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles, standards and protocols.
• At least 3 years' current experience maintaining a general ledger.
• Strong understanding of common payroll services; knowledge of ADP a plus.
Compensation depends on experience; salary range for this full-time position starts at $45,000
per year. Employee benefits include employer paid health, dental and chiropractic coverage; a
401 (k) plan is available. Employees accumulate vacation and sick leave and benefit from paid
holidays and personal leave. The Association is an equal opportunity employer and strives to
maintain a diverse workforce.
TO APPLY - PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Secure an application packet by downloading it from the MHAAC website at www.mhaac.org
(click on ‘Employment Opportunities’), or by picking it up at the MHAAC main office located at
954 60th St, Ste. 10, Oakland. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm. If you have
questions, call the MHAAC office at (510) 835-5010.