Staff Accountant: Client-Facing Growth & Mentorship

Pomona; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare after probation

401K after year 1

Career growth & learning environment

Job summary

Pomona is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team as a full-time professional based in California. The role requires close collaboration with clients, internal staff and management to meet core business objectives and deadlines.

The position emphasizes team development, proactive communication, and detailed financial reporting using QuickBooks Online and MS Office. Bilingual Chinese is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Deadline driven
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks online
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Sales and Use Tax reporting
• Familiarity with payroll reporting and processing
• Experience with 1099 & 1096 reporting
• Knowledge and familiarity with property tax reporting (571-L)

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor projects, budgets, deadlines and staff workload for multiple clients.
• Month end close process including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, expense accruals, fixed asset reporting, month-end journal entries.
• Preparation of balance sheet schedules and other work papers.
• Prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Creation of custom financial reports to meet client needs.
• Frequent and proactive communications with clients at all levels.
• Coordinating with internal team and client personnel to complete month-end processes timely.
• Preparation of sales tax returns, payroll tax returns, property tax returns, 1099's and other quarterly/annual filings.
• Responsible for meeting budgeted time requirements on a per client basis.
• Client payroll processing and any associated payroll filings.
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Fearless pursuit of perfection!

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline driven

Advanced QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office Suite

Sales and Use Tax reporting

Payroll reporting & processing

1099 & 1096 reporting

Property tax reporting (571-L)

Bilingual Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office Suite

Payroll software

Job description

Pomona is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team as a full-time professional based in California. The role requires close collaboration with clients, internal staff and management to meet core business objectives and deadlines.

The position emphasizes team development, proactive communication, and detailed financial reporting using QuickBooks Online and MS Office. Bilingual Chinese is a must.