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ASSISTANT
CONTROLLER
Position
Announcement
WHO WE ARE:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 is an 80,000-member
Southern California regional public employee union whose members provide
public services in diverse fields, including health care, social services,
special districts, private non-profits, libraries, courts, parks and
recreation, public works and mental health in cities and counties throughout
Southern California. SEIU Local 721 is a dynamic and growing organization
recognized as one of the largest and strongest public employee unions
in the nation. We are committed to building a 21st century union with
an emphasis on developing leadership to improve the lives of members,
strengthen communities and raise the quality of public services in the
region.
The Assistant
Controller will work out of our Los Angeles office
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position works with the Controller of the Local on all aspects
of accounting for a large labor union covering regions from Santa Barbara,
Ventura, Orange County, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire interfacing
with current staff of nine. It requires outstanding accounting, budgeting
and analytical skills to provide an on-going assistance to the Controller
in all accounting functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Maintain and
enhance the accounting/reporting process for all regions, including
monthly variance analysis and support for the budgeting and projection
process.
- Validate the
accuracy of all accounting entries related to revenue and expenditures.
- Process accounting
transactions for period closings and monthly financial reports for
the local entities.
- Review investment
maturities and provide recommendations.
- Interact and
mentor with existing accounting staff in their individual job tasks.
- Review and maintain
insurance coverage's for proper levels.
- Work with outside
auditors on annual audit and filings including development of necessary
footnote disclosures.
- Any other related
accounting functions as required.
SKILLS, APTITUDE,
AND COMMITMENT:
- Ability to work
effectively as part of a team.
- High level ability
to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to work
under pressure and with minimal supervision; must be well-organized
and self-motivated.
- Ability to exercise
good judgment and discern priorities.
- Ability to make
effective use of resources available to the union.
- Dedication to
improving the position of working people and strengthening the role
of organized labor through work actions, community relations, and
legislative and political activity.
- Ability to work
effectively with members and staff from diverse ethnic, social, and
economic groups.
EXPERIENCE:
- A 4 year college
degree with a major in Accounting, preferred.
- 3 years experience
in management or supervision preferred.
- CPA a plus.
- Accuracy and
problem solving nature.
- Good skills
in accounting software.
REQUIREMENTS:
- You must possess
a valid California driver's license, auto insurance, and an automobile
for business use.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Salary is commensurate
based on experience.
- Fully paid benefit
package including medical, dental, vision and a generous life insurance.
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TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed resume, two-page writing
sample and the name, job title, address, and phone number of three professional
references to:
Richard Aparicio,
Director
SEIU Local 721
Human Resources Department
500 South Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 368-8657
Fax: (213)
380-3996
E-mail: richard.aparicio@seiu721.org
SEIU Local 721 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications
from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. SEIU Local
721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively
enforces zero tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.
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