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Accounting Specialist

Direct CounselOakland, CA, United States
$43.94 hourly
Full-time

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support a dynamic and fast-paced professional services environment.This role partners closely with firm leadership and the accounti... Show more

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

AM AdvisorsOakland, California, United States
Full-time

We are looking for a highly-analytical certified public accountant (CPA) to join our talented team at AM Advisors.To accomplish your goal of successfully managing our company's tax and financial pr... Show more

Payroll Specialist

Safe PassagesOakland, CA, United States
$65,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Payroll Specialist Full Time In-Person | Oakland, CA.Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services that supports student suc... Show more

Payroll Clerk

TradeJobsWorkforce94706 Albany, CA, US
Full-time

Payroll Clerk Job Duties: Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculatin... Show more

 • Promoted

Accountant - Payroll-District Office

Alameda Unified School DistrictAlameda, CA, United States
Full-time

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.Experience maintaining and reconciling accounts.Minimum 5 years working with Chart of Accounts and preparing standard financial statements.P... Show more

Sr Manager Global Payroll & Time

QualcommOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Job Title: Leader of Global Payroll.The Leader of Global Payroll provides leadership for global compliance for payroll and time, payroll and time transformation, vendor governance, employee experie... Show more

Senior Engineering Manager - Payroll Platform

RipplingSan Francisco, California, United States, 94104
$207,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance.It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and co... Show more

Human Resources Intern

Revamp Engineering, Inc.Oakland, CA, United States
Full-time

As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain structured, hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle at an employee-owned clean energy engineering firm.Working under the direct supervision of ex... Show more

Accounting Specialist II

Government JobsAlameda, CA, United States
$72.00 hourly
Full-time

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is proud of its mission and accomplishments.The Housing Authority of the City of the Alameda (AHA) advocates for and provides quality, affordable,... Show more

People Operations Manager

Tyba Energy IncOakland, CA, United States
$160,000.00–$190,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Tyba is a modeling platform for energy companies developing, financing, and operating renewable energy infrastructure.Energy companies rely on technical models daily to make crucial infrastructure ... Show more

Office Manager

Silver Fern Management LLCAlbany, CA, US
$66,000.00 yearly
Full-time

In this role, you will coordinate all administrative duties, technology and operational procedures, ensuring the workplace operates smoothly and efficiently.Your responsibilities will include sched... Show more

Compliance Coordinator (49324)

American Indian Model SchoolsOakland, CA, United States
$77,314.65–$110,521.51 yearly
Full-time

Salary/year Position Type Full Time Category Classified.Job Summary: The Compliance Coordinator is a self-starter responsible for supporting organizational compliance initiatives, monitoring regula... Show more

Payroll Analyst with RCM

ClinDCast LLCAlbany, AL, US
$40.00 hourly
Full-time

The ideal candidate will handle payroll processing, validate employee compensation data, ensure timely and accurate payments, and collaborate with finance and HR teams.Process and review payroll da... Show more

Accounting Manager

Dreisbach EnterprisesOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Dreisbach has been serving our customers with the pride and integrity of a family-owned company for over 50 years.The tradition of excellence that was started by the company's founders is reflected... Show more

Human Resources Intern

Revamp EngineeringOakland, California, United States
Full-time

As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain structured, hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle at an employee-owned clean energy engineering firm.Working under the direct supervision of ex... Show more

Head of People Operations

Atomic MachinesEmeryville, CA, United States
$215,000.00–$240,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Emeryville or Santa Clara, California Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler technology platform.This platform enables new classes of micromachines ... Show more

Payroll Clerk

TradeJobsWorkForce94707 Berkeley, CA, US
Full-time

Payroll Clerk Job Duties: Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, an... Show more

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Accounting Manager, Transportation

GpacOakland, California, United States
Full-time
Quick Apply

Long standing transportation company in the area, priding thenselves on their robust end to end solutions they offer to their clients, as well as reputation for excellence in the market, is seeking... Show more

Oracle HCM Cloud Consultant

Sapsol Technologies IncOakland, CA, US
Full-time
Quick Apply

Looking for hands-on experienced oracle HCM implementation solution architect with expertise in Core HR, Recruit, Absence Management, OTL, Payroll.Strong Emphasis on Solution design and experience ... Show more

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Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Direct CounselOakland, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$43.94 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Accounting Specialist

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support a dynamic and fast-paced professional services environment. This role partners closely with firm leadership and the accounting team to ensure the accurate and efficient execution of payroll and accounts payable functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing sensitive information with discretion while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

  • Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll using the firm's HRIS system (e.g., Dayforce), ensuring accuracy in compensation and deductions
  • Review and validate timesheets prior to payroll processing
  • Administer wage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered payments in compliance with applicable regulations
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, including benefit deductions and withholding issues
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and timeliness
  • Prepare and deliver monthly payroll reports to senior leadership
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain strict confidentiality of employee information

Accounts Payable

  • Process daily accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoice review and payment execution
  • Set up and maintain vendor records
  • Review and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate credit card statements in accordance with firm policies
  • Prepare checks and coordinate approvals for vendor payments, including trust-related disbursements
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain organized financial records and documentation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, HR, and operations teams
  • Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll and accounts payable
  • Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with accounting and HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce, SurePoint preferred)
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

What We're Looking For

  • A collaborative team player who works effectively across all levels of an organization
  • Highly organized with strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high-quality work standards under pressure

The hourly pay range for this position is $43.94 $52.88, depending on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Direct Counsel is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.