Obran Cooperative Looking for Bookkeeper at Oakland, CA Full Time

Obran Cooperative is the first worker-owned cooperative conglomerate in the US. At Obran, we believe that everyone should own their work, and that ownership can dramatically improve our lives, both financially and emotionally. Growing worker-ownership is foundational to building a more equitable and competitive economy, an economy that enables the people who create value through their hard work to share in the value they create. At Obran, we are pioneering a new approach to grow worker-ownership at scale and create a new economy.

We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain financial records for each of the Obran Cooperative subsidiary companies, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. The bookkeeper will work closely with the Controller to prepare monthly reports and assist in the monthly reconciliation and consolidation process. The bookkeeper will also assist the Controller with A/R and A/P.

Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Prepare for review, monthly financial close activities through preparation and posting of account reconciliations while ensuring the proper timelines are followed
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete posting in both AP/AR
• Reconcile daily invoices and monthly statements and pay them by scheduling and preparing checks and credit card payments, reconcile bank and credit card statements, based on the needs of each business unit
• Maintain records, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail between Business Units
• Work with Controller on accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Analyze transactions and prepare reports
• Contribute to a strong business unit relationship through positive interactions and timely responses
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a passion for economic equity
• 3+ years of experience in Full Charge, Multi-Client Bookkeeping
• Must have thorough knowledge and experience with QuickBooks Online
• Advanced level proficiency with MS Excel
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Experience with Bill.com preferred
• Knowledge of bookkeeping for conglomerates is preferred
• Considerable knowledge of cooperatives and cooperative economics is preferred
• Background and experience in economic development, private equity, public-private partnerships and nonprofit fund development is a plus
• Excellent analytical skill with an attention to detail, strong organization, resourcefulness, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Experience with managing multiple clients/business units
• Enthusiastic, positive, and collaborative; Ability to work independently and effectively with staff and clients
• Good judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Highly proficient knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles experience
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate with, and respond to questions from co-workers, management, and external groups
• Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to adapt to changing demands
• Ability to quickly integrate into our team, and to work independently
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred but not required

Salary Range:

$50,000 – $60,000 USD per year plus potential 10% annual performance bonus.

We will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Personal enrichment resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• Financial budgeted resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• An ever growing set of member benefits offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative board and committees to help define future Obran Cooperative member benefits

Our Mission

Obran Cooperative’s mission is to put the engines of business to work for humanity.

Our Vision

Obran will be the world’s largest worker-cooperative conglomerate. We exist to grow profitable, useful, and impactful businesses that serve our members, customers, and communities. We acknowledge structures of inequity and embrace the struggles to overcome them, one workplace at a time.

Our Values

• Democracy: We empower and educate members to participate fully in workplace decisions
• Innovation: We question the status quo and find new ways of working that are better for ourselves, our customers, our communities, and the environment
• Solidarity: We act in ways that promote equity and inclusion; we are pro-black, pro-women, pro-LGBTQ+, and against hate and discrimination in all its forms
• Humanity: We believe that workers are humans first; we foster dignity, respect, and joy in our interactions with each other
• Balance: We think critically and holistically about our decisions, and seek balance in the short- and long-term outcomes of all stakeholders we touch. Our stakeholders include our members, our families, our communities, our investors, our customers, our suppliers, and the environment

Our Principles

This organization operates in accordance with the Rochdale cooperative principles:

• Voluntary and open membership
• Democratic member control
• Members’ economic participation
• Autonomy and independence
• Education, training, & information
• Cooperation among cooperatives
• Concern for community

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, net disposable income, and performance. The range listed is one component of Obran’s total compensation package for employees/members. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Cooperative Membership, an open Paid Time Off policy.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

Obran is deeply committed to creating workplaces and a community of members where equity is prioritized and valued. We believe that traditional corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Obran Coordination team at 443-704-4635, or by email at [email protected] at least one week in advance of your interview.