Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job 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.

• 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 PivotTables, 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, NetSuite, MS Dynamics for example