Staff Accountant

Century Group; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in California to join their client-facing team. You will prepare accounting entries, reconcile accounts, and support monthly closings to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision. Starting base salary is $65,000 to $80,000 per year, with compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with colleagues and business partners.
• Apply strong analytical and problem solving abilities to financial and operational matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive business information.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting established deadlines.
• Adapt to changing business needs while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile financial accounts and investigate variances to maintain data accuracy.
• Assist with monthly closing activities and support timely completion of reporting requirements.
• Respond to financial information requests from internal stakeholders and business leaders.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and resolving inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $65,000 to $80,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile financial accounts and investigate variances to maintain data accuracy.
• Assist with monthly closing activities and support timely completion of reporting requirements.
• Respond to financial information requests from internal stakeholders and business leaders.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and resolving inquiries.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with colleagues and business partners.
• Apply strong analytical and problem solving abilities to financial and operational matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive business information.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting established deadlines.
• Adapt to changing business needs while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Bring prior accounting experience within a corporate or professional environment.
• Apply a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications proficiently, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Leverage experience with accounting software and financial management systems, with property accounting software experience considered a plus.