• Sacramento, California
  • $75,000–$80,000
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization's financial success while partnering with various departments across the business. 75-80k DOE

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
  • Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
  • Prepare financial reports and schedules for management review.
  • Assist with audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
  • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Public accounting experience a plus.
  • Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
  • CPA or CPA-track candidates encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSacramento, California
Salary$75,000–$80,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Depreciationunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Staff Motivationunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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