Accountant

NorthBay Recruiter; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Recruiter seeks an experienced Accountant to join its finance team. This hands-on role manages the general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close, reporting to the Controller and supporting audits and compliance.

Collaborate across departments to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and implement ERP enhancements in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting concentration, or a related field.
• Public Accounting Foundation
• At least 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S.GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and systems, particularly in an evolving ERP implementation environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and monitor accruals, deferrals, and other necessary adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet and subledger reconciliations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and customer and vendor deposits.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports to support management and business decision-making.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and established internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and related documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, documentation, and automation.
• Support ERP system optimization, helping ensure a smooth transition and effective use of new technology.
• Partner with operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, project management, and shared services to resolve accounting questions and improve financial processes.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts with warehouse personnel, monitor results, and communicate findings to the Controller.
• Serve as a resource for accounting procedures, financial controls, and appropriate accounting treatment across the organization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/related field

Public Accounting Foundation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accountant

Our client is seeking an experiencedAccountant to join its finance team. This hands-on role is responsible for general ledger management, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit and compliance requirements, and identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, improving processes, and contributing to a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and monitor accruals, deferrals, and other necessary adjustments.

• Perform balance sheet and subledger reconciliations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and customer and vendor deposits.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports to support management and business decision-making.

• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and established internal policies and procedures.

• Assist with internal and external audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and related documentation.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, documentation, and automation.

• Support ERP system optimization, helping ensure a smooth transition and effective use of new technology.

• Partner with operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, project management, and shared services to resolve accounting questions and improve financial processes.

• Coordinate inventory cycle counts with warehouse personnel, monitor results, and communicate findings to the Controller.

• Serve as a resource for accounting procedures, financial controls, and appropriate accounting treatment across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting concentration, or a related field.

• Public Accounting Foundation

• At least 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of U.S.GAAP and general ledger accounting.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and systems, particularly in an evolving ERP implementation environment.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established and growing organization where you can take ownership of key accounting functions, work closely with finance leadership, and help improve systems and processes. This role offers a blend of hands-on accounting responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, and involvement in meaningful process improvement initiatives.