Senior Staff Accountant - temp to perm position

About the Position

Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. The position focuses on general accounting tasks, including journal entries for corporate administration and operations, resolving accounting issues, and implementing control and process improvements. The accountant will also assist with general ledger processes, accruals, and allocation. This is a temp‑to‑perm assignment.

• Assist with financial reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and accountability for general ledger journal entries and accruals.
• Assist with accounting for corporate-related areas such as general liability insurance, health insurance, workers’ compensation, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
• Assist with accounting for operational-related areas such as supplies, maintenance, gift cards, and loyalty programs.
• Assist with fixed‑asset and lease accounting.
• Participate in month‑end close process and financial review to ensure statements are GAAP‑compliant.
• Prepare lead schedules for interim and year‑end audits.
• Assist with annual external audits.
• Perform ad‑hoc projects as requested.

• Degree in accounting or related field and 2–3 years of accounting experience in industry or an accounting firm.
• Previous experience in retail, consumer packaged goods, or manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical background.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight month‑end deadlines.
• Experience with financial and accounting reporting systems; knowledge of FMS, ECRS, and/or Salient is a plus.

Monday – Friday, full time; temp‑to‑perm.

$65k–$80k, depending on experience.

You are attentive, responsive, and take control of situations.

You are personable, determined, and driven to make a difference.

You thrive on succeeding, overcoming challenges, and have an exceptional work ethic.

Friends and co‑workers describe you as highly organized and productive.

You are a team player and can quickly connect with others inside and outside the company.

You possess a “can get it done” attitude even when the odds are not in your favor.

You are organized, disciplined, and manage multiple conflicting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

You are reliable and always looking for what to do next.

You are at least 18 years of age.

Redding, CA

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity Employer.