Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (CONTRACT)

You are an experienced Staff Accountant with a strong general ledger background and knowledge of U.S. GAAP. You are detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced accounting environment. You will support the Finance team with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

This position pays: $30/hour

Location:
Fremont, CA (hybrid schedule)

• Prepare and record accurate and timely journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
• Analyze account and financial variances and provide explanations to the Controller.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Partner closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance, and other accounting team members.
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and other accounting projects as needed.
• Manage multiple accounting priorities while consistently meeting reporting and close deadlines.

• Strong hands-on general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and variance analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after the initial training period.
• Must be local to the Fremont area and available to work in a hybrid environment.
• Ability to successfully complete a standard background check.

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