Senior Staff Accountant

Kariba Ventures; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kariba Ventures in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, GL maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, with on-site work.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements, supporting budgeting and forecasting, ensuring internal controls, assisting with audits, and providing insights to leadership while improving accounting processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in general accounting practices, including general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and interpreting financial data for decision‑making.
• Knowledge of GAAP or other relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and audit support processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, as well as strong skills in spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA or CMA) is preferred but not required.
• Several years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a staff or senior accountant role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger maintenance and journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and coordinate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights to leadership and improve accounting processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to financial inquiries.

Skills

General ledger management

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial statement analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Spreadsheet and reporting tools

Job description

Role Description

The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, on-site role located in Irvine, CA. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes. The role includes preparing and reviewing financial statements, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting standards. The Senior Staff Accountant will support audits, analyze financial data to provide insights to leadership, and help improve accounting processes and systems. This role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, responding to financial inquiries, and providing guidance on accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in general accounting practices, including general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.


• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and interpreting financial data for decision‑making.


• Knowledge of GAAP or other relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and audit support processes.


• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, as well as strong skills in spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.


• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA or CMA) is preferred but not required.


• Several years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a staff or senior accountant role.