Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Mentorship

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing and financially stable organization in San Francisco to recruit a Staff Accountant. This role offers hands-on exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and partnering with experienced finance leaders.

The position provides career growth, mentorship, visibility across the organization, and the chance to build a well-rounded accounting skill set in a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with ERP or large accounting systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Perform bank, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with management reporting.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash management activities.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist with annual audits and compliance-related projects.
• Identify process improvements and streamline accounting operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

3+ years accounting experience

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

LHH is partnering with a growing and financially stable organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join its expanding accounting team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who wants hands-on exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and business partnering while working alongside experienced finance leaders.

If you're looking for a role that offers career growth, mentorship, visibility across the organization, and the chance to build a well-rounded accounting skill set, we want to hear from you.

Why Candidates Love This Opportunity

• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance
• Collaborative, supportive leadership team
• Stable company with strong long-term prospects
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact and take ownership of your work
• Hybrid work environment and competitive compensation

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger analysis
• Prepare financial reports and assist with management reporting
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash management activities
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Assist with annual audits and compliance-related projects
• Identify process improvements and help streamline accounting operations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience working within an ERP or large accounting system
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• CPA or CPA-track candidates encouraged to apply

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.