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With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.\nAt BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.\nThe Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations across various functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, compliance, and audit. This position works closely with accounting team members to assist with daily transactions, account reconciliations, month-end closing activities, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role provides broad exposure to accounting processes and opportunities to support different areas of the department as needed.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in accounting, gain hands-on experience across multiple functions, develop technical skills, and grow professionally within the organization.\nResponsibilities\nSupport day-to-day accounting activities across multiple functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, cash management, and other accounting operations.\nAssist with month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.\nAssist with processing invoices, payments, cash receipts, employee expense reports, and other accounting transactions as needed.\nAssist with general ledger reconciliations, researching discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items.\nSupport internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests.\nMaintain accurate and organized accounting records and ensure transactions are properly documented and recorded.\nWork collaboratively with accounting team members across different functions to support daily operations, resolve issues, and meet deadlines.\nPerform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.\nPerformance Criteria:\nAccuracy and Timeliness: Completes assigned reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting schedules accurately and within established deadlines.\nReconciliation and Problem-Solving: Proactively investigates discrepancies, coordinates with team members, and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner.\nMonth-End Close: Consistently meets assigned month-end closing deadlines and maintains complete supporting documentation.\nFlexibility and Teamwork: Effectively supports other accounting functions during high-volume periods and collaborates with colleagues to meet departmental objectives.\nAudit and Documentation: Maintains organized accounting records and provides accurate, complete audit support within required timelines.\nInitiative and Professional Growth: Demonstrates accountability, willingness to learn, adaptability, and continuous improvement in accounting knowledge, technical skills, and assigned responsibilities.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Recent Accounting graduates with no prior professional experience are encouraged to apply.\nCandidates 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.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other data analysis functions.\nWorking knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.\nPhysical Demands: 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.\nWork Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.\nBenefits\nThe typical base salary range for this position is $78,905.00 - $102,232.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.\nCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.\nGenerous paid time off packages.\n9 Paid Holidays.\nFlexible schedules.\nEducation reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.\nBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. 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