Accounting Specialist

The Accounting team at Meyers Nave partners with firm leadership and staff to ensure efficient operational execution of all accounting processes in service of the firms financial and strategic goals. The Accounting Specialist will collaborate with the Accounting Manager and other team members in processing and performing payroll and accounting functions. The successful candidate will be committed to quality customer service and teamwork and be able to maintain composure and produce accurate work product in a fast-paced position will be based in Meyers Naves downtown Oakland offices with a hybrid component post-probationary :Perform semi-monthly payroll and out of cycle payroll using the Firms HRIS (currently Dayforce) ensure pay is accurately calculated and proper deductions are wage garnishments pay levies and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner and assist employees with general process timesheets for correctness before payroll and maintain employee records and process termination accurate records of payroll documentation and discrepancies with payroll and/or benefit information and/or documentation (e.g. payroll benefit provider(s) withholding versus W4 salary status late hires leaves of absence separating employees etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee to payroll-related inquiries and resolving payroll records and follow established Firm policies to ensure compliance with internal strict confidentiality regarding employee compensation and when collaborating with HR on confidential matters pertaining to employees departures or status monthly payroll reports to the Accounting Manager and CFOAccounts Payable:Process accounts payable daily. Review and pay vendor invoices setting up new vendors as and reconcile monthly expense reports and credit card statements from all attorneys and staff. Audit expenses in compliance with firm checks for payments to vendors and obtain signatures. Provides trust checks as calm and focused during month-end or annual deadlines while producing accurate work other duties within the Accounting and Finance Department as YOU AREWorks cordially cooperatively and productively with all firm employees;Attend work on-site on a regular punctual and reliable multiple problems and projects at calm and focused during month end or annual deadlines while producing accurate work functions as retains the right to add to or change the functions of this postion at any four-year degree preferred or equivalent work (5) or more years of progressively responsible work experience in both areas of payroll and accounts payable (experience in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred).Experience with SurePoint ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality when reviewing or processing sensitive ability to maintain and update skills relevant to the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them accurately under time written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate in person and by phone with a diverse group of attorneys staff and vendors to provide information and resolve problems with courtesy and Nave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicants race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance pay range for this position is $43.94 $52.88 per hour and represents the firms good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors including but not limited to the candidates years of experience qualifications and skill Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation please contact us via email by phone at .Please only apply if you meet all requirements for this position.