Staff Accountant

Socket.dev; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veza is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and grow within a corporate accounting environment. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and ensure GAAP compliance with broad exposure across the accounting function.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across general ledger, financial reporting, and reconciliations while contributing to process improvements and potential CPA licensure path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (corporate or public accounting).
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs) and an ERP/accounting system (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close — Prepare journal entries, perform monthly account reconciliations, support month-end/year-end close, and resolve GL discrepancies
• Financial Reporting — Assist with monthly financial statements, variance analysis (actual vs. budget/prior period), and supporting schedules
• Compliance & Audit — Maintain internal controls, support annual audit prep, sales tax filings, and fixed asset/depreciation schedules
• Costing & Analysis — Monitor inventory cost accuracy, generate margin analysis, and support cycle count adjustments
• AP/AR Support — Process vendor invoices, support customer invoicing/cash application, and assist with check runs and ACH payments
• Reconciliations — Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving outstanding items timely
• Other — Support payroll journal entries (coordinating with HR), budgeting/forecasting, and process improvement projects

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficient

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

Description

Veza's Organizational Values:

1. Velocity: Fast to Solve

2. Execution: Fast to Finish

3. Zealous: Fast to Yes

4. Accountability: Fast to Own

We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and grow within a corporate accounting environment. Reporting to the Controller, you'll help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP — with broad exposure across the accounting function and real room to grow toward CPA licensure or a more senior role.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• General Ledger & Close — Prepare journal entries, perform monthly account reconciliations, support month-end/year-end close, and resolve GL discrepancies
• Financial Reporting — Assist with monthly financial statements, variance analysis (actual vs. budget/prior period), and supporting schedules
• Compliance & Audit — Maintain internal controls, support annual audit prep, sales tax filings, and fixed asset/depreciation schedules
• Costing & Analysis — Monitor inventory cost accuracy, generate margin analysis, and support cycle count adjustments
• AP/AR Support — Process vendor invoices, support customer invoicing/cash application, and assist with check runs and ACH payments
• Reconciliations — Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving outstanding items timely
• Other — Support payroll journal entries (coordinating with HR), budgeting/forecasting, and process improvement projects

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (corporate or public accounting)
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUPs) and an ERP/accounting system (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• CPA candidate or progress toward licensure
• NetSuite or similar mid-market ERP experience
• Exposure to multi-entity/intercompany accounting
• Manufacturing, distribution, or service industry background

Why Join Us

Broad, hands-on exposure across the full accounting function, direct mentorship from the Controller, and a company genuinely invested in your growth — plus competitive pay and benefits.