Senior Staff Accountant

CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant based in Sacramento, California. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial information, supporting month-end close activities, and preparing financial statements.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2-4 years of experience, and familiarity with GAAP. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience resolving accounting discrepancies independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex journal entries and schedules according to GAAP.
• Support monthly close activities with accurate documentation.
• Research and resolve account reconciliation variances.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Account reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usefulness of the organization's financial information. This position performs moderate to complex professional accounting responsibilities that require sound independent judgment, strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role is actively involved in monthly close activities, reconciliations, and analytical reporting that support informed decision‑making across the organization.

Beyond technical expertise, the Senior Staff Accountant brings a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, and a strong team‑player approach that fosters effective partnerships across departments and contributes to a supportive, solution‑oriented work environment. This position maintains primary responsibility for assigned functional areas, including affiliated companies and foundations, and provides reliable technical accounting support within established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare complex journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Support monthly close activities by providing accurate schedules, analysis, and documentation.
• Research and resolve account reconciliation variances and discrepancies independently.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Revenue, Billing & Deferred Revenue

• Review customer agreements and non‑standard billing arrangements to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Reconcile membership dues revenue to system reports, cash receipts, deferred revenue, general ledger activity, and prepare related journal entries.

Grant, Intercompany & Specialized Accounting

• Maintain accounting for assigned grants, including revenue, deferred revenue, and expenditure reconciliations.
• Prepare intercompany billings and reconcile related receivable and payable balances.
• Calculate commissions, bonuses, and other analytical schedules with supporting documentation.

Audit, Compliance & Operational Support

• Prepare schedules and respond to requests in support of annual audits and tax filings.
• Support operational accounting activities such as lobbyist reporting and postage allocations.

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Assist with documenting and improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide backup support for accounting operations, including banking, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-4 years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting procedures.
• Experience applying accounting principles to non‑routine transactions and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle competing priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

California Farm Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer