Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for an agriculture organization in Turlock, California. This Staff Accountant position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and supporting dependable month-end reporting. The ideal Staff Accountant brings hands-on accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across core general ledger functions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly close cycle to help ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

• Perform recurring reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.

• Review journal entries prepared by others, confirming proper support, accuracy, and alignment with accounting standards before approval.

• Oversee fixed asset activity, including depreciation calculations, account updates, and related reconciliations.

• Evaluate segregation of duties across accounting processes and recommend adjustments that reduce risk and improve control effectiveness.

• Assess internal accounting controls, identify weaknesses, and propose practical enhancements to better protect company resources.

• Support adherence to organizational policies and accounting compliance requirements through consistent review and documentation practices.

• Assist with general ledger activities and intercompany accounting matters to promote complete and accurate financial reporting.

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing accurate financial statement support.
• Understanding of US GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting activities.
• Background in fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and account reconciliation.
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting and related transaction review.
• Ability to analyze internal controls, identify issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a contract environment.