Staff Accountant

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join their Finance and Accounting team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role supports day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close process. The position is key to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset management, and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts such as Inventory in Transit, Inventory Received Not Billed (IRNB), Prepaid Expenses, and Accrued Other Liabilities
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, resolve reconciling items, match and clear bank transactions, post bank transfers, and process auto debit transactions
• Manage the fixed asset subledger, including posting monthly depreciation journal entries, processing asset disposals with gains or losses, and handling capital additions with proper classification
• Post monthly amortization journal entries for prepaid and intangible assets
• Process Flowspace (3PL) credit memos and ensure accurate general ledger recording
• Post debt-related journal entries including loan draws, repayments, and interest accruals
• Create and maintain vendor records, update vendor information, and validate banking remittance details in compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention
• Review and approve credit card transactions and employee reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with corporate reimbursement policies and accurate coding to GL accounts and departments
• Assist with year-end financial audit preparation and coordination by providing documentation, organizing schedules and reconciliations, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining audit readiness throughout the year
• Prepare and submit tax and regulatory compliance filings including California CRV reporting, Washington State Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax filings, and Canada GST/HST tax rebate applications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; Master’s degree is a plus
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or industry setting
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, or beverage industries highly preferred
• Familiarity with inventory and cost accounting concepts
• Experience with NetSuite accounting software required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 per year, plus bonus
• Comprehensive health care coverage for employees and their families
• Generous paid time off to support rest and recharge
• Paid volunteer time: 20 hours annually to participate in community service
• Paid bonding leave for new parents and pregnancy disability leave

Location

Not specified in the original description.