Staff Accountant

nonprofit organization; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is recruiting a Staff Accountant in Los Angeles County, CA to support the finance team and strengthen financial operations. The role emphasizes month-end close, reconciliations, cash management, and accurate reporting within California labor standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least one year of accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills. ERP experience (NetSuite/PeopleSoft/SAP/Oracle) and data tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least one year of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems: NetSuite, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle; exposure to Power Query, Alteryx, Python.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Support daily cash management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile financial reports and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Assist with process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

GAAP fundamentals

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle

Power Query

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Staff Accountant | Beacon Hill

The Tone: This Staff Accountant role is being filled by Beacon Hill for a growing organization with operations subject to California labor laws, including those for Los Angeles County. The hiring company seeks a meticulous accounting professional to strengthen its finance team. This position is vital for supporting crucial financial operations and contributes to the company’s accurate reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to expand their accounting expertise.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Location: Los Angeles County, CA
• Team: Finance team
• Mission: Support key financial operations
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, Power Query, Alteryx, Python

What You’ll Actually Do

• Close Process Support: Actively assist in the timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures, specifically contributing to journal entry preparation, comprehensive account reconciliations, accrual calculations, and essential financial analysis to ensure accurate period-end results.
• General Ledger Management: Systematically maintain and reconcile various general ledger accounts, proactively identifying and diligently resolving any discrepancies or variances to uphold the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Cash & Balance Sheet Operations: Provide critical support for daily cash management activities, meticulously process banking transactions, and perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial stability and accurate reporting.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Compile and prepare precise financial reports, detailed schedules, and comprehensive supporting documentation required for internal stakeholders and to facilitate efficient external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Operational Excellence & Team Support: Research accounting issues, analyze variances, and recommend solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency, contribute to process improvement initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and provide backup support to the accounting team on special projects.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. This role is suitable for an early career professional seeking to develop their accounting expertise within a corporate finance environment.
• Experience: Requires at least one year of hands-on accounting experience. Prior experience within financial services, banking, or a corporate accounting environment is highly advantageous.
• Skills: Possess a strong foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental accounting practices. Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the capability to effectively analyze and manipulate large datasets.
• Bonus: Practical experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as NetSuite, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Exposure to reporting or data automation tools like Power Query, Alteryx, or Python is also a plus.