Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Union City, CA is seeking an accounting professional to lead the month-end close, prepare journal entries, and perform reconciliations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of accounting experience with strong ledger and reporting knowledge, plus the ability to mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should demonstrate analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or public accounting environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process and prepare journal entries
• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Manage prepaid expense accounting and reconciliations
• Review accounts receivable activity, collections, and aging reports
• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger
• Assist with regulatory reporting and audit preparation
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and financial results
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Salary: USD90000 - USD99000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process and prepare journal entries
• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Manage prepaid expense accounting and reconciliations
• Review accounts receivable activity, collections, and aging reports
• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger
• Assist with regulatory reporting and audit preparation
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and financial results
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in nonprofit or public accounting environments is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment