Staff Accountant

MYGRANT GLASS COMPANY INC•Hayward, CA

3h•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant maintains complete and accurate financial records by recording transactions, reconciling accounts, assisting with financial statements, and supporting compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The role participates in month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes, with a primary focus on cash, customer rebates, prepaid expenses, corporate insurance and taxes, accrued payroll and benefits, and sales and use taxes. The position also coordinates compliance activities with branch locations, including business license applications and renewals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills required.
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and maintain large volumes of financial data and records.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze financial statements and reports.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of professional experience in accounting or a related field.
Experience with general ledger accounting systems in a software-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in month-end close, including preparing assigned journal entries for cash, payroll, benefits, insurance, and other areas, and investigating unusual transactions.
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, research unknown or unusual balances, and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and calculate sales and use tax filings and facilitate timely payments; research and register the company in new tax jurisdictions as needed.
Process and reconcile customer rebates to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
Manage company compliance activities, including registering and maintaining business licenses and fire permits and completing periodic filings and payments on time.
Coordinate with branch locations to obtain required business licenses and permits and support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Facilitate and manage processing of corporate tax payments.
Assist with compliance-related audits, including annual external, financial, sales and use tax, and business property tax audits.
Support finance team members and internal business partners on projects such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Cross-train on regular duties with accounting team members to support a high-volume department.
Follow standards and protocols that protect the security and confidentiality of financial records.
Perform other tasks as assigned.