Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent in Sacramento is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. You will assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, working within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will have GAAP knowledge, 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems, along with solid communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Review and analyze account activity to identify discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support various accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting
• Review and analyze account activity to identify discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit support
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Support various accounting and finance projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Experience with financial reporting and general ledger systems
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and technology platforms
• Strong data entry and account reconciliation skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.