Senior Staff Accountant
Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Staff Accountant Position SummaryThe Senior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close process, with responsibility for journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger activity. This position requires strong attention to detail, solid GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and post monthly journal entries and account adjustments.
- Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Maintain accurate general ledger activity and investigate account discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related accounting as needed.
- Prepare accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset schedules.
- Analyze account activity and research variances or unusual transactions.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual reporting.
- Prepare documentation and schedules for external audits.
- Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
- Support improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
- Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
- Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit schedules.
- Experience in nonprofit, association, professional services, government contracting, or corporate accounting environments is a plus.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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