Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing organization. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, payroll support, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a unionized environment, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), union payroll requirements, fringe benefits, pension contributions, and labor reporting.

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Support annual audits and preparation of audit schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

• Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections activities.
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts.

• Support payroll processing and payroll reconciliations.
• Review payroll records for compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Calculate and reconcile union dues, pension contributions, health and welfare benefits, and other labor-related obligations.
• Assist with union reporting requirements and labor audits.
• Maintain records related to prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting when applicable.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Payroll regarding labor contract provisions and employee classifications.

• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting analyses.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support internal and external compliance reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements and recommend efficiencies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and union payroll requirements.
• Experience with pension, health & welfare, and fringe benefit accounting.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Net Suite, Sage, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Nonprofit, public sector, labor organization, construction, or healthcare accounting experience.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and union accounting exposure. Sacramento-area Staff Accountant positions commonly fall within this range, with higher compensation for candidates possessing union payroll and labor compliance expertise.

Candidates may come from:

• Labor unions or labor organizations
• Construction or prevailing wage environments
• Public agencies or municipalities
• Healthcare organizations with represented employees
• Educational institutions
• Utilities and transportation organizations
• Nonprofit organizations with unionized work forces

"Union accounting experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, union payroll, pension and benefit reporting, and labor compliance requirements."