Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial information and supporting management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial transactions and investigate account discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Support external audits by preparing requested documentation and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience

• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting and high-volume AP processing

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Controller

Salary Range

• $65-75k/year

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.