Staff Accountant I

Overview

Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, this Staff Accountant role supports the Accounting team by performing accounting and financial reporting activities. Responsibilities include researching and analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate accounting records, and assisting with preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash reconciliations, related journal entries, and coordinate with AR/AP to ensure reconciling items are cleared timely.
• Support payroll accounting, including earnings, bonus, and benefits-related activity.
• Perform ASC 842 lease accounting tasks, including journal entries, lease schedules, new lease activity, and financial statement footnote support.
• Perform CECL accounting under ASC 326, including reserve calculations and research of anomalies within the unbilled receivables portfolio.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare variance explanations for balance sheet and P&L fluctuations.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process by preparing and posting month-end journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analyses for the annual financial audit.
• Assist auditors by providing requested information and ensuring audit deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist in preparation, analysis, and delivery of ad hoc financial reports and management requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in public or private accounting.
• Technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Strong Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to prepare clear, supportable analyses.
• Ability to research variances, identify root causes, and present recommended solutions.
• Process improvement mindset and ability to contribute ideas that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• NetSuite and Power BI experience.

Physical Demands

• Light physical exertion with long periods of sitting; occasional standing and walking.
• Limited bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
• Occasional lifting/moving of items up to 15 pounds.
• Hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone is essential.
• Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Pay Range: $63,000 USD - $77,000 USD

Actual salary will be based on factors including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may be eligible for variable incentive compensation (such as bonuses or commissions) that is not included in base salary.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Location

• Headquartered in Irvine, California.
• Employment throughout the United States. Major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements, without discrimination on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.