Staff Accountant

Murdock Martell•Campbell, CA

12d•$77,000 - $94,000•Remote

About The Position

Murdock Martell, Inc. is a financial consulting and recruiting firm serving organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. The Staff Accountant role provides client-based consulting work with the stability and benefits of a full-time corporate position. It is full-time and 100% remote, with occasional in-person client or firm meetings. The role supports clients’ accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, tax support, audit schedules, and accounting process improvement. The Staff Accountant collaborates with senior accountants, managers, clients, and HR teams, and helps ensure accurate records and compliance with relevant policies and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least 1 year of experience with Bill.com, Ramp, and/or BREX.
At least 1 year of experience at a start-up company.
At least 1 year of experience with QuickBooks Online.
Proficiency in Excel.
Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred; MBA is a plus.
Public accounting audit background, ideally with a Big Four firm.
Preferably 1 to 3 years of client-facing experience.
SAAS and/or life sciences experience.
Experience with NetSuite, Xero, Expensify, Gusto, Rippling, and/or Syft Analytics.

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle payroll, including employee additions and terminations and variable pay adjustments.
Process purchase orders, vendor bills, sales invoices, and cash receipts.
Review and record bank and credit card transactions in accounting software.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, prepaids, accruals, and deferred revenue.
Record, manage, and track fixed assets in accordance with client policies.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reports.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for the monthly close process.
Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages for clients.
Prepare schedules supporting annual income tax returns and financial statement audits.
Assist with state and local tax filings, including corporate, sales, business, and property taxes.
Support annual 1099 filing requirements.
Collaborate with senior accountants and managers to support client financial strategies.
Coordinate HR-related matters with internal or client HR teams as needed.
Support accounting and process improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate professionally and promptly with clients, management, and team members.