Staff Accountant

We are recruiting a Staff Accountant to join our team in the Legal industry. This role is based in Walnut Creek, California, and offers an engaging opportunity to manage and oversee financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring accuracy in financial statement reconciliations and account analysis
• Handling month-end and year-end closing procedures by developing journal entries and corresponding schedules
• Identifying and resolving Unidentified Receipts and Unapplied Receipts
• Investigating and addressing WIP Credit issues
• Conducting financial analysis of operations, reporting, and reclassifying transactions
• Managing local sales and property tax filings across multiple offices
• Overseeing the utilization of Company Credit Cards, recording expenses as they occur
• Maintaining Rent Schedules and Contracts along with Fixed Assets Reconciliation
• Assisting in evaluating, recommending, and implementing new financial accounting controls and procedures
• Undertaking special projects assigned by the Controller.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant, preferably within the legal industry
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations and managing General Ledger
• Skilled in creating and managing Journal Entries
• Experience in handling Month End Close procedures
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP accounting software
• Ability to manage Unapplied Cash and WIP - Work In Progress
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and high level of accuracy in work
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex accounting issues.