Senior Accountant - Full-time, Rancho Cordova, CA. Posted 1-28-25

Interested applicants for any open position should thoroughly review the position description and requirements below and then submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring a Senior Accountant.

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for Journeyperson electricians. In Utah, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

Job Summary:

Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.  Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. 

Essential Functions:

1. Perform monthly variance analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
2. Reconcile monthly PAC & PAF Contributions.
3. Manages all accounts receivable functions, including billing, collections and reconciliation of accounts receivable accounts.
4. Responsible for bank deposits and payment postings.
5. Prepare month end journal vouchers.
6. Supervision of the Accounting Specialist position.
7. Provide backup for accounts payable functions.
8. Administrator of Avid, an automated payment processing system
9. Assist CFO with annual audit preparation.
10. Responsible for timely updates and additions to the WECA Accounting Policies and procedures manual.
11. Complete special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

1. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles.
2. Work experience and/or knowledge of non-profit accounting principles and tax requirements.
3. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
4. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
5. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
6. Detail orientated and excellent organizational skills.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
8. Advanced MS Excel experience.
9. Supervisory and performance management skills.
10. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
11. Self-motivated team player.
12. Ability to set a professional and positive image for the Association.
13. Knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting software is desired.
14. Knowledge of Avid, cloud-based payment processing system is desired.
15. Knowledge of CA DIR prevailing wage a plus

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position -  $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Benefits including:

·         Health insurance

·         401(k) matching

·         Dental insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Flexible spending account

·         Life insurance

·         Paid time off

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.