Staff Accountant

Dexterity

$85K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of accounting experience including accounts payable and month-end close, payroll experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with a large ERP system, preferably NetSuite or similar.
  • Proficient in Excel, capable of using pivot tables and managing large data sets.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities.
  • Prepare and record journal entries with supporting documentation.
  • Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts including cash and prepaid expenses.
  • Review and process vendor invoices with high accuracy, managing invoice discrepancies.
  • Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time, using ADP.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Equity opportunities included in Total Rewards package.
  • Supportive fun and dynamic team environment.
  • Structured career development and growth opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Dexterity is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations with primary responsibility for accounts payable, payroll administration, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and comfortable working across multiple accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. You'll partner closely with Finance, People, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial and payroll processing.This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of GAAP principles, and the ability to collaborate across departments to streamline financial operations.

This is a fully onsite position and is based in Redwood City, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close
  • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities according to the corporate schedule.
  • Prepare and record journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting variances and discrepancies promptly.
  • Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports.

Accounts Payable and Vendor Management
  • Review, code, and process all incoming vendor invoices with high accuracy.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents using standard 3-way matching rules.
  • Manage the weekly payment run schedule.
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies or billing issues with vendors and internal teams.
  • Maintain clean vendor files and manage the annual 1099 tax reporting process.

Payroll Administration
  • Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll using ADP.
  • Review and validate timesheets, hourly wages, overtime, deductions, and other payroll inputs.
  • Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, compensation, benefits, and other employee changes.
  • Ensure accurate processing of payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, and other required adjustments.
  • Partner closely with People Operations to ensure employee and payroll data are accurate and properly maintained.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on experience with accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. Payroll experience is strongly preferred.
  • Software: Experience with a large ERP system (Netsuite or similar) and ADP Workforce Now highly preferred..
  • Tools: Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Competencies:
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
    • Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
    • Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.
    • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
    • Comfortable working independently while collaborating across Finance, People, and other teams.


Compensation

Base pay is one component of Dexterity's Total Rewards package, which may also include equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and other compensation elements depending on eligibility.

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, scope, qualifications, market factors, and internal equity.

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