Accounting Specialist
Sacramento, CA Direct-Hire $25.00 - $28.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well cross-functionally.


Key Responsibilities

  • Process and record daily financial transactions
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
  • Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records
  • Support preparation of financial statements and reports
  • Assist with audits and provide documentation as requested
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and basic GAAP principles
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Technical Skills

  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, reconciliations)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems a plus

Soft Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -042026-419684