Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract with Opportunity for Full-Time Employment

New Gig Solutions is partnering with an innovative medical technology company that is seeking a talented Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants the potential to transition into a permanent position.

This role will support multiple business entities and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing month-end close activities, processing payroll, and improving accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll entries, allocations, and recurring transactions.

• Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Review vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests for accuracy and proper coding.

• Process payroll, reconcile payroll accounts, and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.

• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, and payroll liabilities.

• Perform intercompany accounting, allocations, and reconciliations across multiple entities.

• Investigate accounting discrepancies and prepare necessary corrections.

• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and management reporting.

• Assist with budgeting, cash reporting, and expense tracking.

• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and compliance activities.

• Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting records.

• Help improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.

• Participate in accounting system improvements, automation initiatives, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3–6 years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar role.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.

• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Experience supporting multiple entities or intercompany accounting is highly preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and financial reporting.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online is required.

• Experience with Bill.com, Ramp, Rippling, or similar financial systems is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience in a startup, shared-services, or high-growth environment is preferred.

• Medical device or life sciences industry experience is a plus.

• CPA designation is welcomed but not required.

Why This Opportunity?

• Long-term contract with strong potential for full-time employment.

• Join an innovative and rapidly growing medical technology company.

• Gain exposure to multi-entity accounting and finance operations.

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to improve processes and make a meaningful impact.

• Excellent opportunity to build your career within a growing organization.

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for your next long-term opportunity with excellent growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through New Gig Solutions!

Compensation:
$90,000-$105,000 per year