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Staff Accountant
Corte Madera, CAOn-SiteTemporaryAccounting & FinancePosted 3 days ago
Job Description
Staff Accountant – Temp – Corte Madera - $45/hour
This is a hands-on accounting opportunity for an experienced professional who can step into day-to-day financial operations with minimal ramp-up. This role focuses primarily on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and transaction reporting, with secondary responsibility for payroll backup. You’ll enjoy 3 day weekends with every Friday off.
Pay: $45/hour
Location: On site in Corte Madera
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9a - 5p
Start Date: ASAP
Anticipated length: 2 months +
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on accounting opportunity for an experienced professional who can step into day-to-day financial operations with minimal ramp-up. This role focuses primarily on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and transaction reporting, with secondary responsibility for payroll backup. You’ll enjoy 3 day weekends with every Friday off.
Pay: $45/hour
Location: On site in Corte Madera
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9a - 5p
Start Date: ASAP
Anticipated length: 2 months +
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger and support accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Process and track daily financial transactions using system-generated reports.
- Review report data, prepare corresponding journal entries, and track transactions through completion.
- Research discrepancies and help maintain accurate financial records.
- Assist with routine reporting and other accounting activities as needed.
- Provide backup support for payroll functions.
- Assist with payroll processing as needed.
- Strong Staff Accountant or comparable hands-on accounting experience.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- General ledger maintenance
- Bank and account reconciliations
- Journal entry preparation
- Financial transaction tracking
- Ability to become productive quickly with minimal ramp-up.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to review financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine accounting issues
- Previous payroll processing or payroll backup experience highly preferred
- Experience working in a public-sector, municipal, or governmental accounting environment highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Tyler Technologies, CivicPlus, or a comparable ERP and reporting system highly preferred.
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