Staff Accountant

Riggs Distributing, Inc.; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Riggs Distributing, Inc. in Burlingame, CA seeks a Staff Accountant to join the accounting team. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Controller and focuses on core accounting processes including accounts payable, month-end close, and audit support.

You will review credit terms, process vendor payments, prepare 1099 filings, and help ensure GAAP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Bill.com or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle A/P workflow and taking full ownership of the subledger.
• Review credit terms and release orders according to credit policies.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Assist with vendor payments and payment applications.
• Assist with 1099 annual filings.

Skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Bill.com

Job description

Riggs Distributing, Inc. is a luxury appliance distributor based in Burlingame, California. We distribute Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, and Best Hoods appliances throughout Northern California, Western Nevada, and Hawaii. Associates at Riggs Distributing must contribute towards our company values of Be Bold. Be Open. Be Gracious. Be ALL IN. Our core focus is to deliver exceptional support through quality interactions and amazing experiences.

The Staff Accountant role is a full-time (40 hour/week), exempt position that reports to the Controller and has no direct reports. This position is part of the accounting team that performs many functions for the company. The Staff Accountant is organized, able to meet weekly deadlines, and works well within a group environment as well as being able to excel as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities, Expectations, and Key Processes include but are not limited to:

• Full cycle A/P workflow and taking full ownership of the subledger.
• Review credit terms and release orders according to credit policies
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Assist with month-end close
• Assist with vendor payments and payment applications
• Assist with 1099 annual filings

Guidelines for Success:

Demonstrates Grit: Perseveres through challenges, takes ownership, and follows through with accountability.

Is Curious: Seeks to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and looks for opportunities to improve processes.

Communicates Effectively: Listens actively, builds positive relationships, and communicates professionally with internal and external partners.

Thinks Ahead: Anticipates issues, solves problems proactively, and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Contributes Valuable Ideas: Uses critical thinking to recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Acts Like an Owner: Takes responsibility for work, exercises sound judgment, and considers the broader impact on the business.

Works Well as a Team: Collaborates effectively, shares knowledge, and supports team success while delivering high-quality results.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required or equivalent experience.
• At least 1-3 years of related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced with month, quarter, and year end close activities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration.
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Bill.com or similar software

Physical Requirements:

Riggs Distributing, Inc. strives to promote employee health and wellness by paying special attention to the prevention of accidents in the workplace which may result in property damage, injuries, or loss of life. We support team members working safely and ask everyone to report any safety or health concerns that could reasonably be encountered while performing their role at a Riggs-owned location or while working from home.

• Must adhere to ergonomic best practices and maintain awareness of risks of injury and ensure that environments are maximized for comfort and productivity
• Must be able to perform general functions and responsibilities in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level
• While performing the functions and duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, walk, and talk or hear
• This job requires some stooping, kneeling, bending, and use repetitive motions
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Moderate dexterity application of basic skills to use calculator, keyboard, phone, and hand/eye coordination