Staff Accountant I

About this role

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, the Staff Accountant supports the Accounting team by performing a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities. This role is responsible for researching and analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate accounting records, and assisting with the preparation of financial statements and management reports. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data to support business operations and decision-making.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Daily cash reconciliations, related journal entries, and coordination with AR/AP to ensure reconciling items are cleared timely.

• Payroll accounting, including earnings, bonus, and benefits-related activity.

• ASC 842 lease accounting, including journal entries, lease schedules, new lease activity, and financial statement footnote support.

• CECL accounting under ASC 326, including reserve calculations and research of anomalies within the unbilled receivables portfolio.

• General ledger account analysis and variance explanations for balance sheet and P&L fluctuations.

• Participate in the monthly financial close process by preparing and posting month-end journal entries.

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analyses for the annual financial audit.

• Assist auditors by providing requested information and ensuring audit deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and delivery of ad hoc financial reports and management requests.

• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting

• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in public or private accounting.

• Technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.

• Strong Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to prepare clear, supportable analyses.

• NetSuite and Power BI experience preferred.

• Ability to research variances, identify root causes, and present recommended solutions.

• Process improvement mindset and ability to contribute ideas that improve efficiency and accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the standard duties of this job, the…