Staff Accountant

Murdock Martell

Staff Accountant supporting financial operations at Murdock Martell, a premier consulting firm. Handling payroll, financial reporting, and compliance for diverse clients.

Posted 6/18/2026part-timeCalifornia, Nevada, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $77,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day financial operations and contribute to delivering accurate, timely financial information for clients
Assist with preparing financial reports, maintaining general ledger activity, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, help improve processes, and support strong internal controls.
Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely, including employee additions/terminations and variable pay adjustments.
Process purchase orders, vendor bills, sales invoices, and cash receipts.
Review and record bank and credit card transactions in appropriate accounting software.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, prepaids, accruals, and deferred revenue.
Record, manage, and track fixed assets in accordance with client policies.
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reports.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as part of the monthly close process.
Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages for clients.
Prepare schedules to support annual income tax returns and financial statement audits.
Assist with state and local tax filings, including corporate, sales, business, and property taxes.
Support annual 1099 form filing requirements.
Collaborate with senior accountants and managers to support client financial strategies.
Coordinate HR-related matters with internal or client HR teams as needed.
Support various accounting and process improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate professionally and timely with clients, management, and team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred, MBA a plus
Public accounting audit background, ideally with a Big Four firm
Prefer minimum 1 year up to 3 years client facing experience
SAAS and/or Life Sciences experience is a plus
1+ years’ experience with Bill.com, Ramp and or BREX
1+ years’ experience working at a start-up company
1+ years’ experience with QuickBooks online
Experience with NetSuite, Xero, Expensify, Gusto, Rippling and or Syft Analytics a plus
Proficient in Excel
Detail-oriented, organized, and has exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus potential
Comprehensive health benefits
Life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Educational assistance
Flexible scheduling

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportinggeneral ledger maintenanceaccount reconciliationpayroll processingjournal entriestax filingsfixed asset managementdiscrepancy resolutioncomplianceprocess improvement

Soft Skills

detail-orientedorganizedexceptional communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingclient-facingtime managementprofessionalismteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeCPAMBA