Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established retail company to hire a Staff Accountant in the Oakland, CA area. This role offers visibility, growth, and the opportunity to own your work within a collaborative finance team.

You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, while supporting inventory-related close and reporting. A strong GAAP background and ERP experience are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Retail industry experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
• Reconcile inventory across multiple retail locations.
• Support month-end close activities, including inventory-related reporting and analysis.
• Analyze account activity and prepare adjusting entries as needed.
• Process inventory transfer transactions within the accounting system.
• Assist with financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Investigate variances and provide insights into financial performance.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve processes and enhance efficiencies.
• Support audits and maintain strong internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

Month-end close

Inventory accounting

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

LHH is partnering with a well-established retail company seeking a Staff Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of their work, and contributing to a successful, growth-oriented business.

If you're looking for a role that offers visibility, career growth, and the chance to make an impact, we'd love to connect with you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Join a respected and financially stable organization with a strong market presence
• Gain hands-on exposure to inventory accounting and month-end close
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to grow your accounting skills and advance your career
• Make a direct impact on financial reporting and business operations

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions
• Reconcile inventory across multiple retail locations
• Support month-end close activities, including inventory-related reporting and analysis
• Analyze account activity and prepare adjusting entries as needed
• Process inventory transfer transactions within the accounting system
• Assist with financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Investigate variances and provide insights into financial performance
• Partner cross-functionally to improve processes and enhance efficiencies
• Support audits and maintain strong internal controls

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and solve problems proactively
• Retail industry experience is highly preferred

Employment type:

• Contract

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.