We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Fremont California. In this role, you will partner closely with senior accounting leadership to support core financial operations, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quarterly and annual reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, hands-on reconciliation experience, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Manufacturing industry exposure is beneficial, along with strong Excel capabilities and a commitment to accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and resolved in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support the integrity of financial data across accounting processes.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports by organizing schedules, validating balances, and providing supporting documentation.
- Work closely with the Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager to support day-to-day accounting operations and meet reporting deadlines.
- Contribute to sales and corporate tax-related activities, including gathering information needed for filings and maintaining organized tax support records.
- Support accounts payable processes by reviewing coding, verifying documentation, and helping ensure timely processing of vendor transactions.
- Use Excel and accounting systems such as SAP to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports for internal review.
- Help identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend corrections to improve the accuracy of accounting records.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience with direct involvement in reconciliations and financial reporting support.
- Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including journal entries, general ledger activity, and account analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage large data sets and create organized financial schedules.
- Experience with bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with sales tax, corporate tax processes, or support for corporate tax return preparation.
- Exposure to SAP or a similar enterprise accounting system is preferred.
- Background in manufacturing accounting is an advantage.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under deadlines.