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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
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full-timeJob Description:
CooperDouglas is partnering with a privately held, family-owned retail and service company to hire a Staff Accountant. This is a hands-on role in a high-volume, transaction-heavy environment, with strong day-to-day involvement in reconciliations, AR, and AP. You will work closely with the Senior Accountant and Controller and have room to grow as the company scales.RESPONSIBILITIES
Support month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations Reconcile daily cash across multiple retail locations Process and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable Assist with general ledger maintenance across multiple corporate entities Prepare and organize supporting schedules and workpapers Help with variance review against budget and actuals Support audit requests and documentation Flag process gaps and help improve accounting workflowsQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, ideally in retail, multi-location, or multi-entity settings Strong Excel skills, including vlookups, pivot tables, and sorting and analyzing data Comfortable with high transaction volume and heavy reconciliation work Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple entities and priorities Experience with Great Plains, NetSuite, or QuickBooks is a plus Team player who fits a low-key culture but will speak up and bring ideas forwardWHAT'S OFFERED
Salary of $75,000 to $85,000 401k with match Full benefits Strong employee discountsBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements