Staff Accountant

Congregate Connect LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Leadership role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Congregate Connect LLC is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to oversee accounting operations, payroll coordination, and financial reporting. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, with 5+ years in progressively responsible accounting roles.

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Gusto is essential, plus the ability to lead and develop an accounting team. This role emphasizes internal controls, GAAP compliance, and accurate month-end close for timely reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required.
• CPA, MBA, or advanced accounting certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in leadership roles such as Controller, Director of Accounting, or VP of Accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger, payroll support, and month-end close.
• Manage and improve the company’s accounting systems and workflows using QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Gusto.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for ownership and executive leadership.
• Build, train, supervise, and develop an internal accounting team.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review cash flow, expenses, payroll reports, vendor payments, and financial statements.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, payroll providers, and banking partners.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Gusto

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Gusto

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

Congregate Connect is seeking an experienced and highly capable Staff Accountant to assist in the company’s accounting, financial reporting, payroll coordination, and accounting operations. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university (required). Three to five years of experience as a staff accountant, including maintaining and managing multiple general ledgers and performing monthly bank account, AP, and AR reconciliations to the general ledgers. Must be familiar with accrual accounting and GAAP.

Monthly Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation. Preparation and submission of payroll, including recording payroll expense journal entries. Preparing and recording monthly amortization and depreciation schedules.

Other Ad-Hoc projects

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Gusto, and must have the leadership ability to recruit, train, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Assist all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger, payroll support, and month-end close.

Manage and improve the company’s accounting systems and workflows using QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Gusto.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for ownership and executive leadership.

Build, train, supervise, and develop an internal accounting team.

Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Review cash flow, expenses, payroll reports, vendor payments, and financial statements.

Coordinate with external CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, payroll providers, and banking partners.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

Monitor compliance with applicable accounting, payroll, tax, and business reporting requirements.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.

Provide support, accountability, and structure within the accounting department.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, required.

CPA, MBA, or advanced accounting certification preferred but not required.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

Prior experience in a Controller, Director of Accounting, VP of Accounting, or senior finance leadership role preferred.

Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Gusto.

Proven ability to build, manage, and develop an accounting or finance team.

Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.

Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing company environment.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate at both a strategic and tactical level. This person should be comfortable reviewing financial statements, improving systems, managing payroll-related processes, and developing people. We are looking for someone who can bring structure, accountability, and leadership to the accounting function while helping the company scale responsibly.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive executive-level salary based on experience

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Opportunity to build and lead a growing accounting department
• Leadership role with significant impact on company operations and growth

Company Description

Our team supports adults with developmental disabilities, helping them live freely in the community. Whether it's as a Case Facilitator helping up to 8 clients, an Independent Living Services Coach teaching someone skills to pursue individual goals, or a Life Guide walking alongside someone around town and in his or her own home, all of our team members experience the joy of assisting someone on the path to a full and satisfying life.

Company Description

Our team supports adults with developmental disabilities, helping them live freely in the community. Whether it's as a Case Facilitator helping up to 8 clients, an Independent Living Services Coach teaching someone skills to pursue individual goals, or a Life Guide walking alongside someone around town and in his or her own home, all of our team members experience the joy of assisting someone on the path to a full and satisfying life.