Staff Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with company matching

Professional development

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a direct hire in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, maintains accurate financial records, supports close processes, and contributes to reliable financial reporting.

You will work with accounting leadership in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for growth and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred for this Staff Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and analyses.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, assist with management reporting, and support budget/variance analysis.
• Provide documentation for audits and identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Palo Alto CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 3-5 years of experience who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close processes, and contributing to reliable financial reporting.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with accounting leadership, including the Accounting Manager or Controller, in a collaborative and supportive environment. This opportunity offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to be part of a team that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Candidates who thrive in a positive team setting, enjoy problem-solving, and want a clear path to build their accounting career will find this role especially rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including schedules and account analysis.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as needed to maintain smooth accounting operations.
• Prepare financial reports, assist with management reporting, and support budget and variance analysis.
• Provide documentation for audits and help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $95,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match, if applicable.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support daily accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, and account analyses.
• Support audit requests, budget preparation, and variance analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred for this Staff Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with accounting and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.