Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Overview
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and assist with month-end close activities in a fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for a combination of transactional accounting and general ledger responsibilities, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet account analysis, and cash reporting. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, Excel-savvy, and comfortable working independently while supporting a collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily bank logs and monitor cash activity across multiple accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
• Support accounts payable and other transactional accounting functions as needed.
• Analyze accounting data and prepare reports using advanced Excel functions, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Identify discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with process improvements and other ad hoc accounting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience preparing and maintaining bank reconciliations and cash reports.
• Ability to manage transactional accounting responsibilities while supporting broader accounting functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with Sage ERP systems is preferred but not required.
• Financial services or banking industry experience is a plus.

Preferred Background

• Hands-on general ledger experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Exposure to high-volume transactional accounting environments.
• Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
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Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.
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