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Junior Staff Accountant
Location: Martinez, CA (On-Site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We’re hiring a Junior Staff Accountant to support cost accounting, reporting, and reconciliations within a fast-paced operations environment.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career candidate who wants to build real accounting skills — not just do data entry. You’ll work directly with Excel, financial data, and internal reporting that impacts real business decisions.
We are open to lighter profiles with strong potential, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Job Description
- Maintain and update cost accounting spreadsheets
- Prepare and track commission reports
- Assist with account reconciliations
- Validate and clean data across multiple reports
- Use Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) to analyze data
- Identify discrepancies and follow through to resolution
- Support the finance team with reporting and process improvements
Required Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail (errors are not acceptable in this role)
- Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP required)
- Comfortable working with numbers and large datasets
- Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar
Preferred Skills
- Internship or 0–2 years of office/accounting experience
- Exposure to reconciliations or financial reporting
We will train the right person — but not on basic Excel.
Why This Role Is a Strong Career Start
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Cost accounting
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Reconciliation processes
This role sets you up for growth into Staff Accountant or Financial Analyst roles.
Work Environment
- Fully on-site in Martinez, CA
- Structured 8–5 schedule (no weekends)
- Fast-paced, process-driven environment
- Direct access to leadership and decision-makers
Compensation & Benefits
- $25–$28/hour (DOE)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, and HSA options
- 401(k) with company match
- Growth opportunities
Salary : $25 - $28