Staff Accountant

Description We are recruiting a Staff Accountant to join our team in the Legal industry. This role is based in Walnut Creek, California, and offers an engaging opportunity to manage and oversee financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Ensuring accuracy in financial statement reconciliations and account analysis

- Handling month-end and year-end closing procedures by developing journal entries and corresponding schedules

- Identifying and resolving Unidentified Receipts and Unapplied Receipts

- Investigating and addressing WIP Credit issues

- Conducting financial analysis of operations, reporting, and reclassifying transactions

- Managing local sales and property tax filings across multiple offices

- Overseeing the utilization of Company Credit Cards, recording expenses as they occur

- Maintaining Rent Schedules and Contracts along with Fixed Assets Reconciliation

- Assisting in evaluating, recommending, and implementing new financial accounting controls and procedures

- Undertaking special projects assigned by the Controller. Requirements - Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant, preferably within the legal industry

- Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing

- Experience with Bank Reconciliations and managing General Ledger

- Skilled in creating and managing Journal Entries

- Experience in handling Month End Close procedures

- Familiarity with Net Suite, Oracle, Quick Books, and SAP accounting software

- Ability to manage Unapplied Cash and WIP - Work In Progress

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

- Detail-oriented and high level of accuracy in work

- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex accounting issues.

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