Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in California on a contract basis. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can quickly step into day-to-day execution, bring structure to financial records, and help advance tax-related work in a dynamic environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical accounting activities while supporting a team that is strengthening its internal finance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank activity, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet items to confirm accuracy and resolve outstanding variances.

• Pull financial information from QuickBooks, organize reporting data, and review records to support accounting analysis and decision-making.

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation needed for corporate tax filings and related tax compliance efforts.

• Contribute to projects tied to R& D tax credit support by assembling records and maintaining clear backup documentation.

• Improve the quality and organization of historical financial information through account cleanup and record maintenance.

• Partner with finance leadership on special accounting assignments and priority projects that require timely execution.

• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger activity in accordance with accounting requirements.

• Assist with bringing accounting activities from external support into internal workflows as the finance function continues to develop.

Qualifications:

Compensation

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