Staff Accountant at Eteam Workforce Private Corporation in Salinas, CA

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Salinas, CA 93901
Duration: 13 Weeks+ Highly Possible Extension

Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00PM | 40 Hours per Week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with a strong background in payroll accounting, payroll tax compliance, general ledger reconciliations, and financial operations. The ideal candidate will support daily accounting activities, month-end closing, payroll tax filings, financial audits, and governmental reporting.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and accounting practices within healthcare or nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or a related field with an accounting concentration.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience with significant exposure to payroll accounting and payroll taxes.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, strong payroll accounting and tax compliance knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with general ledger reconciliations and payroll tax filings.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax filings, payroll liabilities, and tax compliance.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and complete assignments within established deadlines.

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Staff Accountant: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounting Specialist: 3 years (Preferred)
• Tax Accountant: 3 years (Preferred)
• Tax accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Senior Accountant: 3 years (Preferred)
• Payroll Accountant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Payroll Professional (Preferred)
• Certified Management Accountant (Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)
• CPA (Preferred)
• CMA (Preferred)
• CPP (Preferred)

Work Location: In person