Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable

Emphasizing our historic and continuing commitment to Asian and Pacific Islander communities, the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) works with and for all the diverse populations of the East Bay to build healthy, vibrant and safe neighborhoods through community development.

EBALDC is a first-generation social enterprise founded in 1975 that has consistently generated >75% of our revenue from earned income. Our businesses and programs generate revenue to support sustained social impact. We oversee a diverse range of businesses and programs, including real estate development, property management, social services, and professional services, some of which are corporate operations and others are operated as subsidiaries and through partnerships with public and private partners.

EBALDC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to working in multicultural communities, and strongly encourages minorities, people of color and women to apply for our employment opportunities. EBALDC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, including the applicant’s ability to champion EBALDC mission, values and organizational culture. EBALDC wants to have the best available persons in every job. EBALDC policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on any basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

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East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) is seeking one (1) regular full time Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable in Oakland, CA.

Summary:  The Accounting Assistant shares responsibility in the areas of Accounts Payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and other accounting and administrative work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Accounts Payable using Yardi Payscan including data entry and review for proper coding
• Process tenant and subsidy cash receipts using Yardi Checkscan and review data entry coding
• Set up new vendor accounts as needed
• Assistance with processing 1099 tax forms yearly
• Assist with processing monthly corporate credit cards for payment and ensure compliance with corporate cardholder policies
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations by researching and resolving discrepancies when needed
• Process journal entries such as interest income, bank charges and reclassifications as needed
• Assist Staff Accountants, Accounting Manager and Controller with monthly close, annual audits and special projects
• Other duties may include, but is not limited to the following:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Cover for team members on vacation
  • Help other team members on various tasks
• Participate in activities to enhance the department, support endeavors of other departments and promote EBALDC’s mission
• Other ad-hoc duties as needed

Qualifications:

• College degree – willing to learn and be trained in Accounting
• Ability to adhere to EBALDC’s mission, values, core competencies, standards of conduct
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
• Experience with Windows environment, knowledge of Excel/Word
• Experience with Yardi accounting software preferred

Physical Demands:

• This job requires simple grasping and fine manipulation, sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time, moderate use of telephone standing, walking, bending and reaching. Requires occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary Range:

$42,900.00 - $54,600.00 annually 

Benefits and Other Information:

EBALDC offers excellent benefit. EBALDC pays up to 100% of employee premiums and 60% of dependent premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life, EAP, Retirement, Paid Time Off, CA Paid Sick Leave, Holidays and Wellness Days off for all eligible employees.

**All candidates will be subject to a background check and COVID-19 Vaccination is required as a condition of employment**

Please NO PHONE CALLS!

EBALDC is an EOE/AA Employer

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