Accountant III

California Teachers Association

$86K — $93K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or High School diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Understanding of accounting procedures and principles.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
  • Ability to exercise initiative, tact, and good judgment.
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret processing and account reconciliation policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and process transactions for the Association's accounting system per established guidelines.
  • Conduct analyses and reconciliations for assigned accounts.
  • Prepare necessary accounting entries for subsidiary and general ledger accounts.
  • Ensure overall accuracy in accounting for assigned projects and reports.
  • Review and resolve accounting inquiries and problems related to transactions and records.
  • Prepare and coordinate accounting document disbursements to outside parties.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with a range of stakeholders, enhancing communication skills.
  • Work under minimal supervision, allowing for independent decision-making.
  • Access to a centralized database for efficient information management.
Full Job Description
Additional Information

Available Internally & Externally 8/3/26. Monthly Salary Range for external hires not affiliated with CTA is $7,246 - $7,819.

General Description
This position provides skilled accounting and processing services with a primary focus on CTA affiliates, under minimal supervision. Incumbent must maintain knowledge of current accounting procedures and policies and exercise independent analysis and judgment. Key responsibilities include coordinating and executing a wide range of accounting transactions for Service Center Councils and other affiliates, often involving extensive communication with outside parties.

Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent may perform any combination of the tasks listed below:
  • Interprets processing and account reconciliation policies and procedures.
  • Prepares and processes transactions and data relating to the Association's accounting system in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
  • Prepares analyses and reconciliations for accounts assigned.
  • Prepares necessary accounting entries and documents to properly state and reconcile subsidiary and general ledger accounts.
  • Responsible for the overall accuracy and accounting for a given set of assigned projects and reports.
  • Reviews, resolves, and responds to accounting problems and inquiries related to the processing of transactions and records including financial statements taken as a whole.
  • Prepares and coordinates the disbursement of certain accounting documents as necessary to outside parties including, but not limited to, verification statements and records, billings and other financial reports.
  • Maintains and updates a centralized database of local chapter information as needed.
  • Handles group exemption requests and submits required filings to regulatory agencies.
  • Conducts training sessions with applicable parties with regards to accounting and processing policies and procedures for the Association.
  • Maintains liaison with applicable parties with regard to processing and accounting related procedures.
  • Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Minimum Required
  • Bachelor's degree or Associate degree & 2 years relevant experience, or High School diploma/GED & 5 years relevant experience.
  • Understanding of accounting procedures and principles.
  • Detail-oriented and strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel and Word.
  • Must have the ability to exercise initiative, tact and good judgment.
  • Must have the ability to organize and coordinate work plans involving associates.
  • Must have the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes in priorities.
  • Must have the ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Proficient in the use of computer technology and the ability to learn and use the Association's software programs.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.

* This position is in a bargaining unit represented by CAS. Salaries are established by a collective bargaining agreement. Step placement is also determined by the CTA/CAS Agreement.

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