Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support core accounting operations across credit and collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work across departments to resolve account issues and support close processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily credit and collections activities by reviewing customer balances, tracking overdue invoices, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding accounts.

• Evaluate customer financial profiles to help determine credit eligibility, recommend appropriate exposure limits, and monitor ongoing risk.

• Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and account discrepancies, working directly with customers and internal teams to reach resolution.

• Maintain accounts receivable records through account reconciliations, aging analysis, unapplied cash review, and support accurate cash posting.

• Assist with invoicing activities and provide additional coverage for receivables functions when workload demands require it.

• Offer backup support for accounts payable tasks, including invoice review, vendor statement reconciliation, and payment processing assistance.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations while researching unusual balances and documenting findings.

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by updating schedules, assembling supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests.

• Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.

• Experience with hands-on responsibility in general ledger activity, reconciliations, and close support.

• Working knowledge of credit and collections processes, including aging review, dispute resolution, and credit risk evaluation.

• Practical experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions in a business environment.

• Ability to prepare journal entries and accruals accurately while maintaining organized supporting documentation.

• Proficiency with account reconciliation and researching variances across customer, vendor, and ledger accounts.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP or comparable accounting systems.

• Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.