Remote Staff Accountant (CA) | GAAP & ERP Specialist

Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Research Group, LLC is hiring a Staff Accountant in Emeryville, CA with a remote option within California. The role involves GAAP‑compliant accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and system integrations with Workday and ancillary tools.

You will partner with payroll, AP, billing, and IT to optimize processes, support month‑end closes, and contribute to timely year‑end audits for U.S. and foreign entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Willingness and ability to learn accounting systems and system integrations.
• Exceptional organizational and follow‑up skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
• Consistent attendance and reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Propose and prepare standard recurring and non‑recurring journal entries, including adjusting entries.
• Perform analysis of general ledger activity, including account reconciliations.
• Maintain account subledgers and certify monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with variance analysis and review financial statement transactions as part of the period‑end close process.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Billing, and other departments to identify, resolve, and reduce accounting issues.
• Act as a system administrator for the ERP system, Workday, as well as ancillary accounting systems such as BlackLine and Visual Lease.
• Collaborate with IT and third‑party consultants to create and troubleshoot integrations between accounting systems.
• Periodically review access to accounting systems and document reviews in accordance with internal controls.
• Prepare audit schedules in collaboration with the General Ledger team to support a clean and timely year‑end audit for U.S. and foreign entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing accounting processes and increase efficiencies.
• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes.
• Contribute to the organization in a professional manner and maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

System integrations

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

BlackLine

Visual Lease

Job description

Berkeley Research Group, LLC is hiring a Staff Accountant in Emeryville, CA with a remote option within California. The role involves GAAP‑compliant accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and system integrations with Workday and ancillary tools.

You will partner with payroll, AP, billing, and IT to optimize processes, support month‑end closes, and contribute to timely year‑end audits for U.S. and foreign entities.