Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Payroll: Process payroll for corporate and multi-location employees, validate timecards, resolve discrepancies, and comply with California payroll laws and tax filings.
• Benefits Administration: Manage medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, leave-related deductions, open enrollment, and qualifying life events.
• Month-End Close & Reconciliations: Prepare journal entries, accruals, and bank or credit card reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
• Financial Reporting & Operations: Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, audit preparation, and process/internal control improvements.

• Core Accounting & Payroll: At least 2 years of accounting/payroll experience supporting multiple locations, with solid knowledge of GAAP and California wage and hour laws.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Microsoft Excel abilities (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and familiarity with platforms like Sage Intacct, Paylocity, 7
  
  Shifts, Google Workspace, and Slack.
• Education & Industry Background: Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, alongside experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage industries.
• Key
  
  Soft Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.

• Competitive Salary ($75-80K)