Staff Accountant

Stillwater Sciences•Sacramento, CA

3d•$34 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Stillwater Sciences is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in Sacramento, CA. This role supports day-to-day business operations, maintains accurate financial records, and contributes to the company's financial strength and long-term sustainability. The position is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 24 hours/3 days a week in the office. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, collaborative, enjoys problem-solving, and contributes to a positive team environment. The Staff Accountant will work closely with accounting and administrative staff, supporting various accounting functions.

Requirements

1–2 years of accounting experience or equivalent education and relevant experience.
Associate degree in accounting, or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Working knowledge of basic financial accounting principles, including accrual accounting, cutoff periods, account reconciliations, and capitalization concepts.
Ability to prepare clear and organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and willingness to ask questions and learn new processes.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with accounting team members and staff at all levels.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
Personal integrity and sound judgment in working with confidential information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research routine accounting questions, identify discrepancies, and seek appropriate solutions.
Initiative and a willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks while recognizing when to ask questions or escalate issues.
Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues at all levels.
Must possess valid work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with account reconciliations, Accounts Payable, journal entries, or month-end close activities is preferred.
Experience using an ERP financial software system, such as Deltek Vantagepoint, or other ERP software is preferred.
Experience working in an architecture or engineering firm, or another industry that maintains job cost or project cost information, is preferred.
Experience with PivotTables, SUMIF, and other Excel functions is preferred, or a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Support the accounting team with month-end close activities, including preparing account reconciliations and gathering supporting documentation using Deltek Vantagepoint.
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable processing and other routine accounting functions.
Process weekly Accounts Payable vouchers for assigned direct-bill vendors and other recurring expenses.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and research routine reconciling items.
Maintain and reconcile prepaid expense accounts.
Maintain tracking, recording, and reconciling fixed asset activity.
Prepare and post routine general journal entries, cash disbursement entries, accruals, and other accounting transactions.
Assist with the calculation, tracking, and recording of sales tax, business license fees, and other applicable taxes and fees.
Perform basic review and verification of AP vouchers and accounting entries for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
Assist with accounting process improvements, including testing and implementation of automated workflows.
Research and resolve routine accounting differences and escalate more complex issues to Controller.
Assist with special projects and other accounting tasks as needed.