Staff Accountant

About Charge –

This is an exciting time to join Charge because we are growing rapidly, providing our employees with ample opportunity for challenging projects and career development. We have earned our reputation as a leading provider of design, procurement, and construction services for the underground utility industry. We pride ourselves on our company culture, which emphasizes collaboration and an enthusiasm to solve our customers’ most challenging problems.

Job Summary: We currently have a Staff Accountant hybrid position available in our Sacramento Office. The role of the Staff Accountant is to prepare and maintain financial and business transactions, apply accounting principles, which include work that is analytical and evaluative in nature.

Charge is currently seeking a detail-oriented team player who is driven and passionate about accounting. Come join us at Charge to dive deeper into the accounting field and grow your knowledge. This is a hybrid position located either in our Sacramento office, working 3 days from home and 2 days in office.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve reconciling items in a timely manner as applicable.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and reports.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial data and support business needs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Assist with fixed asset, Lease, and loan/debt accounting which includes maintaining roll-forward schedules that tie-out to the general ledger.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• 3-5 years of MS Suite (advanced)
• Strong collaboration and external/internal customer service
• Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Competency with numbers
• Data analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Auditor Mindset
• Confidentiality
• Ethical conduct
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years full General Ledger experience or minimum 5 years Accounting and General Ledger experience
• 2-3 years Public Accounting experience required
• Construction accounting background a plus
• Vista by Viewpoint and Power BI experience a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs
• Work at a desk and on computer approximately 6-8 hours per day
• Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions
• Perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
• Uses telephone and email to communicate with vendors, customers, and co-workers, approximately
  
  

Bonus potential, 100% paid full benefits for you and your family, generous paid time off, and an employer funded retirement plan. You must successfully pass a background and drug test prior to the start date.