Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional Development

CPA Assistance & CE Support

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Staff Accountant in California to support general ledger activities, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accuracy, and process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities, while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable financial information and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and lookup functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for accurate reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial statement preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial results and assist with variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and accounting policies.
• Participate in preparing financial reports and management reports.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate financial information and proper accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

GAAP

Excel functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

Workday

Job description

Location:

California (on-site and hybrid roles available)

Compensation:

$75,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting general ledger activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and ongoing accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with a strong foundation in GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced business environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to expand their technical accounting expertise, gain exposure to multiple areas of the accounting function, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances or reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial results and assist with variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to ensure accurate financial information and proper accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, or process improvement initiatives.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• CPA Assistance and Continuing Education Support
• Hybrid Work Flexibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including The California Fair Chance Act.