Staff Accountant
Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Onsite, Monday through Friday) - BART friendly location
Salary: $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Golden State Recruiting is partnering with a growing, well-established organization in downtown Walnut Creek seeking a Staff Accountant to join its team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build upon their accounting experience while gaining exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, including accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, banking activities, and general accounting support.
Our client offers a collaborative, professional work environment with excellent benefits, strong work-life balance, minimal overtime, and opportunities for continued professional growth.
While prior accounting experience is preferred, the team is equally interested in bright, motivated individuals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, vendor inquiries, and payment preparation.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist with financial reporting.
- Record and maintain journal entries, including cash transfers, debt service, accruals, and other general accounting transactions.
- Assist with ACH payments, wire transfers, bank deposits, and cash management activities.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding invoice issues.
- Support monthly accounts receivable reconciliations and expense reimbursements.
- Assist with payroll processing, employee benefit deductions, and related administrative activities.
- Support annual 1099 preparation, budgeting, and other year-end accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with accounting leadership and other departments on various accounting projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Ideally 2+ years of accounting experience; however, strong recent graduates with relevant education or internship experience are encouraged to apply.
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new accounting systems.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and an interest in professional development.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
- Competitive Compensation: $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience.
- Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
- Work-Life Balance: Stable work environment with minimal overtime.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to expand accounting knowledge and take on additional responsibilities.
- Supportive Team: Collaborative environment that values personality, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Convenient Location: Downtown Walnut Creek office within walking distance of BART.