Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic onsite team in Irvine, CA. This role requires expertise in General Ledger and Fixed Assets accounting, offering a fast-paced environment for a detail-oriented professional. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

2-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and fixed asset accounting best practices.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of General Ledger accounting.
Perform full-cycle Fixed Assets accounting.
Prepare high-volume journal entries and complex reconciliations.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Fixed Assets accounting

GAAP

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Job Title: Staff Accountant - General Ledger & Fixed Assets
Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite fully)
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Work Environment: Fast-Paced, High Volume

Overview:

Our client is a high-performing, billion-dollar organization with a national footprint and a fast-paced accounting department. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic onsite team in Irvine, CA. This position is ideal for a self-motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong general ledger knowledge and significant hands-on experience with large volume Fixed Assets. If you are looking to join a high-energy environment where you can grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Support all aspects of General Ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
Perform full-cycle Fixed Assets accounting, including capitalizations, depreciation, disposals, asset tracking, and reporting.
Review and analyze capital expenditures to ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP standards.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers and prepare roll-forward schedules.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare high-volume journal entries and complex reconciliations for multiple entities.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing detailed schedules and supporting documentation.
Work closely with finance, operations, and procurement teams to ensure accounting accuracy.
Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements, automation, and best practices documentation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2-5 years of relevant accounting experience, with direct responsibility for General Ledger and Fixed Assets.
Previous experience in a large, high-volume, corporate environment preferred.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and fixed asset accounting best practices.
Advanced MS Excel skills required - must be proficient with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, nested formulas, and large dataset management.
ERP system experience strongly preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Team-oriented, with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and contribute.

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact Julie Carr directly. If you've already connected with a VACO representative, let them know you're interested in this position.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelors experience, 2+ years of General Ledger experience, Fixed Assets

Seniority level