Staff Accountant

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Full Time Regular Professionals Livermore, CA, Livermore, CA, US

18 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,200.00 To $ Annually

The specific pay rate and level will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location.

“A Day in the Life”

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role will perform a variety of corporate accounting activities, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP reporting requirements, maintain internal controls, and support external audit activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and a desire to continuously learn and grow in a dynamic accounting environment.

This position plays a critical role in monthly close activities, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and audit support. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, ownership, and accountability.

“What You’ll Do”

• Prepare and record journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
• Analyze financial transactions and investigate variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close responsibilities.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany balances and other corporate accounts ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting systems and subledgers, investigate variances and discrepancies, and ensure all assigned reconciliations are completed within reporting deadlines.
• Support preparation of monthly management reporting packages and financial analyses.
• Prepare schedules and reports supporting internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and account analyses.
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting requests and special projects.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal control documentation related to assigned processes.
• Ensure financial reporting is in compliance with company accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes and controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned

“Must Haves”

• 1–3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including basic formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

“Nice to Haves”

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Public accounting or audit experience.
• Experience with lease accounting, deferred revenue, or revenue recognition.
• Exposure to ASC 842 and/or ASC 606.
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing account reconciliations.

Physical Requirements & Role Expectations

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently use computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other technology required to perform job duties.
• Ability to read information on computer screens and maintain attention to detail while performing assigned tasks.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, lifting, or movement within a home office, office…