Staff Accountant

BKF Engineers

. Support day-to-day accounting activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, cash management, and other accounting operations .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesJunior💰 $78,905 - $102,232 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations while supporting day-to-day accounting operations and month-end closing activities. Skilled in maintaining accurate records and collaborating with team members to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingGeneral Ledger AccountingAccount ReconciliationsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyERP System Experience

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayrollCash ManagementJournal EntriesInvoice ProcessingTax FilingsRegulatory ComplianceData Analysis FunctionsMonth-End Closing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailTime Management

Industry Keywords

Accounting OperationsAudit DocumentationFinancial ReportingProfessional GrowthDocumentation Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day accounting activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, cash management, and other accounting operations
Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Assist with processing invoices, payments, cash receipts, employee expense reports, and other accounting transactions
Assist with general ledger reconciliations, researching discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items
Support internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests
Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and ensure transactions are properly documented and recorded
Collaborate with accounting team members across different functions to support daily operations, resolve issues, and meet deadlines
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Meet accuracy, timeliness, reconciliation, month-end close, audit documentation, and professional growth performance criteria

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred; recent Accounting graduates with no prior professional experience are encouraged to apply
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field may be considered with 1–2 years of general accounting experience, including hands-on experience with an ERP system
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other data analysis functions
Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations
Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Profit sharing
401k
Generous paid time off packages
9 Paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement
Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
Competitive and award-winning benefits and perks