Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff/GL Accountant to join a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting by supporting close activities, reconciliations, G/L reconciliation, and audit preparation across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger accounting experience, works well with cross-functional partners, and is comfortable managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Record and post accounting entries related to accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other routine general ledger activity.

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing reconciliations and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.

- Review balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding reconciling items promptly.

- Maintain detailed schedules and supporting documentation for key accounts to strengthen accuracy and audit readiness.

- Contribute to the preparation of recurring financial reporting packages and corporate reporting schedules.

- Perform inventory-related reconciliations and analyze differences between reporting systems and the general ledger.

- Assist with intercompany accounting activities across multiple entities to promote complete and timely financial reporting.

- Compile audit support materials, organize requested documentation, and assist with annual financial statement audit activities.

- Help uphold accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements by documenting conclusions and maintaining proper records.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

- 2-5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on general ledger work.

- Proven experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing journal entries.

- Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, including balance sheet and inventory-related analysis.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data review techniques.

- Experience assisting with financial reporting and audit support in a structured accounting environment.

- Background in manufacturing, inventory accounting, or multi-entity organizations is preferred.

- ERP system experience a MUST - SAP, Oracle, Workday, Net Suite, MS Dynamics for example

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