Staff Accountant

BKF•Redwood City, CA

6d•$78,905 - $102,232•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, compliance, and audit. The role works closely with accounting team members on daily transactions, account reconciliations, month-end closing activities, and maintaining accurate financial records. It offers broad exposure to accounting processes and opportunities to support different areas of the department as needed. It is suited to an entry-level accounting professional seeking hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions, technical skill development, and professional growth.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other data analysis functions.
Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
A bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field may be considered with 1–2 years of general accounting experience, including hands-on experience with an ERP system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
Recent accounting graduates with no prior professional experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day accounting activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, cash management, and other accounting operations.
Assist with month-end closing, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Assist with processing invoices, payments, cash receipts, employee expense reports, and other accounting transactions.
Assist with general ledger reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
Support internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests.
Maintain accurate, organized accounting records and ensure transactions are properly documented and recorded.
Collaborate with accounting team members across functions to support daily operations, resolve issues, and meet deadlines.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Complete assigned reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting schedules accurately and within established deadlines.
Proactively investigate discrepancies, coordinate with team members, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Meet assigned month-end closing deadlines and maintain complete supporting documentation.
Support other accounting functions during high-volume periods and collaborate with colleagues to meet departmental objectives.
Maintain organized accounting records and provide accurate, complete audit support within required timelines.
Demonstrate accountability, willingness to learn, adaptability, and continuous improvement in accounting knowledge, technical skills, and assigned responsibilities.