Sr. Staff Accountant

The Word & Brown Companies; California; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to assist with accounting functions. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and supporting audits. Candidates should have extensive experience in accounting and strong analytical skills. This hybrid position requires in-office attendance two days a week and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with a high volume computerized General Ledger System.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accruals.
• Experience in journal entry processing and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries to the general ledger system.
• Perform month-end close tasks and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support external tax preparer for quarterly and annual tax returns.

Skills

Communication

Accounting

GAAP Knowledge

Journal Entry Processing

Account Analysis

PC Skills

Payroll Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Word & Brown Companies provided pay range

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Base pay range

$84,160.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Human Resources Generalist @ Word & Brown

Hybrid/Remote: in office 2x week & other days remote

Purpose of Position:

Assist in the timely and accurate accounting of company resources. Preparation of account reconciliation of company balance sheet accounts, management reports as needed and various tax preparations.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, analyze, and input journal entries to the general ledger system.

• Preparation of financial statements according to GAAP.

• Perform month end close tasks in a timely manner.

• Analyze select general ledger to ensure that accounts are in balance, fully reconciled and items contained are appropriate in terms of classification and timeliness.

• Ensure that subsidiary ledgers remain in balance with their related general ledger control accounts.

• Perform complex balance sheet account reconciliation.

• Perform loan covenant ratio calculations using financials.

• Implement new accounting procedures based on new accounting standards.

• Prepare and complete various federal, state and local filings.

• Provide support to external tax preparer in preparation of quarterly and annual tax returns and payments.

• Provide support for annual accounting audits.

• Prepare complex analytical reports as assigned.

• Perform special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

• Lead and guide the work of others in the department, including but not limited to: general ledger posting in to the accounting system, financial transactions required, financial reports completion and analysis, government report filing completion, and other finance related duties.

• Stay current with developments, practice trends, and promulgations in the accounting profession and monitor accounting systems and recommend new or revised policies and procedures.

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for department.

• Recommend and administer policies and procedures.

• Hybrid attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

• Perform other business tasks or functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Seven (7) plus years’ experience with a high volume computerized General Ledger System.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accruals.

• Account analysis, journal entry processing experience and working knowledge of internal controls absolutely required.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Highly developed PC skills, preferably in Microsoft environment.

• Emphasis on Excel, Word and Access.

• Payroll accounting experience a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or significant, equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking. Must have adequate hearing for phone work. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Insurance

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