Staff Accountant

Stillwater Sciences

. Support month-end close activities, including preparing account reconciliations and gathering supporting documentation using Deltek Vantagepoint .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounting principles, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities, while effectively utilizing Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account ReconciliationsAccounts Payable ProcessingDeltek VantagepointFinancial Accounting PrinciplesAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationsJournal EntriesMonth-End Close ActivitiesAccrual AccountingFinancial ReportingSales Tax CalculationFixed Asset TrackingCash Disbursement EntriesPrepaid Expense ReconciliationAutomated Workflow Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Deltek VantagepointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (In Progress)

Industry Keywords

Architecture FirmEngineering FirmJob Cost InformationProject Cost Information

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end close activities, including preparing account reconciliations and gathering supporting documentation using Deltek Vantagepoint
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable processing and other routine accounting functions
Process weekly Accounts Payable vouchers for assigned direct-bill vendors and recurring expenses
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and research routine reconciling items
Maintain and reconcile prepaid expense accounts
Track, record, and reconcile fixed asset activity
Prepare and post routine general journal entries, cash disbursement entries, accruals, and other accounting transactions
Assist with calculating, tracking, and recording sales tax, business license fees, and other applicable taxes and fees
Review and verify AP vouchers and accounting entries for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation
Assist with accounting process improvements, including testing and implementing automated workflows
Research and resolve routine accounting differences and escalate complex issues to the Controller
Assist with special projects and other accounting tasks as needed
Support Stillwater Sciences’ day-to-day operations and maintain accurate financial records

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of accounting experience or equivalent education and relevant experience
Associate degree in accounting, or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Working knowledge of basic financial accounting principles, including accrual accounting, cutoff periods, account reconciliations, and capitalization concepts
Ability to prepare clear and organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and willingness to ask questions and learn new processes
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
Personal integrity and sound judgment when working with confidential information
Must possess valid work authorization; sponsorship is not available
Experience with account reconciliations, Accounts Payable, journal entries, or month-end close activities is preferred
Experience using an ERP financial software system, such as Deltek Vantagepoint, or other ERP software is preferred
Experience working in an architecture or engineering firm, or another industry maintaining job cost or project cost information, is preferred
Experience with PivotTables, SUMIF, and other Excel functions is preferred, or willingness to learn
Requested application materials include a one-page cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid family leave
Paid professional development
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Ownership Program (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
Employer-paid 100% of employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance premiums
Employer-paid 40% of dependent premiums