Staff Accountant

Renowned Recruitment Group

San Leandro (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local recruitment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant in San Leandro, CA. This full-time position involves analyzing budgets, supporting the CFO, and preparing financial reports. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in finance. Excellent analytical and Excel skills are essential. The estimated salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial analysis or budgeting.
Strong knowledge of accounting and forecasting.
Experience with audits required.

Responsibilities

Analyze contracts for revenue recognition and compliance.
Prepare financial reports with insights.
Support month-end and year-end close activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Computerized information systems

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Renowned Recruitment Group is partnering with a local non-profit in San Leandro who is looking to bring on a full time Staff Accountant. This role will collaborate closely with departmental staff to monitor budgets, perform trend analysis, and support the CFO with forecasting and strategic planning. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze new and existing contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with funding terms.
Strong GL variance analysis experience required
Develop tracking tools to monitor grant and contract performance against program criteria.
Partner with department leaders to perform variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable recommendations.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with financial insights and trend analysis.
Build financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Develop KPIs, productivity metrics, and process improvements to increase efficiency.
Create and maintain databases and spreadsheets for financial/statistical analysis and recommendations.
Assist CFO with forecasting and budgeting assumptions across revenue, payroll, and expenditures.
Support accounting with month-end and year-end close activities, including cash, expenses, payables, and accruals.
Participate in annual financial and compliance audits, including government program reviews.
Lead and execute ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or data analytics.
Proficiency with computerized information systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong knowledge of accounting, forecasting, budgeting, grant tracking, and financial analysis.
Experience with audits, including financial statements and compliance documentation.
Familiarity with healthcare or government-funded programs is a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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