Staff Accountant - GAAP, Close & Process Improvement

LEHR; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

401(k) + Paid Time Off + Holidays

Ongoing training and support

Job summary

LEHR, located in Sacramento, CA, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support the full accounting cycle, month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers full benefits, a structured schedule with a potential hybrid arrangement, and opportunities to contribute to audits, system implementations, and acquisition integration activities within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Experience with Business Central and other accounting systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close and close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain GL integrity.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data; explain variances and provide recommendations.
• Support A/P and A/R; process vendor invoices and customer transactions.
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with sales tax filings and regulatory reporting.
• Support audits by providing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements and assist system implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in business, accounting, finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Business Central

Job description

LEHR, located in Sacramento, CA, is hiring a Staff Accountant to support the full accounting cycle, month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers full benefits, a structured schedule with a potential hybrid arrangement, and opportunities to contribute to audits, system implementations, and acquisition integration activities within a growing team.