Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Pacific Coast Supply, LLC

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role located in North Highlands, CA. Pacific Coast Supply, LLC is a well-established distributor of building products, boasting over 50 locations across the Western United States and a proud history of serving the construction industry and its communities since 1953. The company firmly believes its employees are its most valuable resource, integral to its ongoing success, and is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing high-quality candidates. This position is crucial for accurately and timely completing the accounting functions of the branch, operating under the direct guidance of the Senior Staff Accountant and within the strategic framework set by the Chief Financial Officer, offering significant potential for professional growth and career advancement within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, North Highlands, CA

• Team: Reports to the Senior Staff Accountant
• Mission: This role ensures accurate and timely completion of branch accounting functions, supporting financial integrity and compliance with company objectives.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Take full responsibility for preparing specific branch financials, encompassing G&A, balance sheet items, and annual budgeting.
• Auditing & Compliance: Conduct periodic reviews and audits of financial results and business transactions to prevent losses and identify exceptions from policy and standard business practices.
• Operational Accounting: Complete the branch’s core accounting functions accurately and on a timely basis, adhering to established objectives and policies.
• Financial Systems Application: Utilize working knowledge of financial statement specifications, general ledger structures, and summary accounts in daily tasks.
• Process Improvement: Routinely resolve accounting issues and proactively suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A four-year college degree in accounting, finance, or another related field is required, positioning this role for an early-career Staff Accountant.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Skills:
• Excellent knowledge of inventory and general ledger systems, along with a detailed understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts (GAAP).
• Proficiency in a variety of software including Excel, Word, and SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and communication skills, coupled with the ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.