Staff Accountant

Century Group; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team in a role focused on accurate financial reporting and close processes. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close activities for the organization.

Collaboration with the finance team will ensure timely and reliable financial statements. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, experience in similar roles, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience as Staff Accountant or similar role preferred.
• Familiar with month end close processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month end close, financial statements, and management reporting.
• Analyze activity, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support cash management, banking transactions, and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $80,000 to $90,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and other routine accounting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month end close activities, financial statement preparation, and management reporting processes.
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and research discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Support cash management activities, banking transactions, and reconciliation of financial records.
• Assist with audit preparation, regulatory reporting, fixed asset tracking, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Previous accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month end close procedures.
• Prior experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting accounting schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and utilize accounting software and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting audits, financial reporting, or compliance-related accounting activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple assignments.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Collaborative team player who can adapt to changing priorities and contribute to continuous process improvements.

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