Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant Job Description

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform bank, account, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits.
• Assist with financial reporting and management reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred.

Key Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Time Management and Organization

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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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

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.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™