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Staff Accountant
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Sunnyvale, California. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for growth within the accounting field. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting various accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post financial transactions accurately into the general ledger.<br>• Perform monthly and routine reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure proper balancing.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related reports.<br>• Create and process journal entries for adjustments, transactions, and accruals.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or errors within financial records.<br>• Support financial audits by maintaining organized and accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to gather required financial information and clarify accounting issues.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including preparing sales and corporate tax returns.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation for all accounting activities to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• High school diploma required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.<br>• Previous experience in bookkeeping or accounting is highly advantageous.<br>• Proficiency in accounting software and a solid understanding of general accounting principles.<br>• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return preparation.<br>• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.<br>• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently.<br>• Effective communication skills to interact with various departments and stakeholders.<br>• Knowledge of journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
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  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 36.10 - 41.80 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Sunnyvale, California. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for growth within the accounting field. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting various accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post financial transactions accurately into the general ledger.<br>• Perform monthly and routine reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure proper balancing.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related reports.<br>• Create and process journal entries for adjustments, transactions, and accruals.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or errors within financial records.<br>• Support financial audits by maintaining organized and accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to gather required financial information and clarify accounting issues.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including preparing sales and corporate tax returns.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation for all accounting activities to ensure transparency and accuracy.
  • 2025-10-16T15:59:07Z

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