• Sacramento, California
  • $75,000–$80,000
4 days ago

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and contributing to month-end and year-end close processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • Maintain and analyze financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
  • Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested information.
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Knowledge of GAAP.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
  • CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.

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 Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Employee Orientationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • NetSuiteunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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