Senior Staff Accountant

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce (MRLP) LLP in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. The role partners with operations to resolve issues and improve processes while handling month‑end close and audits.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, and CPA consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–6+ years progressive accounting experience, CPA preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant fluctuations.
• Assist in monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Review transactions for compliance with policies and controls.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with cash management, treasury, and bank reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with financial data.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve processes.
• Assist with system implementations and documentation.
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Financial reporting

Excel expertise

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

3–6+ years accounting experience

CPA CPA candidate preferred

Tools

NetSuite

MS Dynamics/SAP/Oracle familiarity

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, support audits, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.


• Lead assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.


• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.


• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.


• Support annual financial statement audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory filings.


• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.


• Review and monitor transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.


• Partner with operations and department managers to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.


• Assist with cash management, treasury activities, and bank reconciliations as needed.


• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing financial data and analysis.


• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency within the accounting function.


• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process documentation.


• Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.


• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.


• Public accounting experience preferred.


• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.


• Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.


• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar. Knowledge in MS Business Central is a plus.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis


• Account Reconciliation


• Month-End Close Management


• Problem Solving


• Process Improvement


• Internal Controls


• Time Management


• Team Collaboration


• Communication


• Accountability

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Controller

Direct Reports: None (may mentor offshore employees)

Working Conditions

• Primarily remote, with a few days a month required in office.


• Extended hours may be required during month-end close, audits, or special projects.

This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.

Benefits

MRLP offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Life and Disability Insurance


• Professional Development Opportunities

MRLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or


• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.