Staff Accountant (Remote) — Month-End & GAAP Expert

Mullen & Filippi; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mullen & Filippi, a California employment law firm, seeks a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls across its offices. The role collaborates with Accounts Payable and Payroll to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, Excel expertise (VLOOKUPs, pivots), and excellent communication, including email correspondence. Remote teamwork is common; on-site collaboration is expected where available.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and applying firm policies to transactions and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Excel; skilled with VLOOKUPs and Pivot tables.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially via email.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in completing the month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance reports, and schedules.
• Identify accounting questions or unusual transactions and present them to the Controller for review.
• Maintain fixed-asset, accrual, and prepaid schedules, and prepare related entries and reconciliations.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Prepare weekly cash transaction reports for Accounts Payable.
• Track and complete property tax returns and maintain business licenses for multiple offices.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for the Controller's review.
• Assist with year-end closing processes.
• Review AP transactions for compliance and escalate exceptions.
• Prepare 1099s and maintain vendor records.
• Maintain confidentiality and develop policy documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for Controller review.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits.
• Complete accounting and administrative projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot tables

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Orion

Job description

Mullen & Filippi, a California employment law firm, seeks a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls across its offices. The role collaborates with Accounts Payable and Payroll to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, Excel expertise (VLOOKUPs, pivots), and excellent communication, including email correspondence. Remote teamwork is common; on-site collaboration is expected where available.