Accountant
- Santa Clara, CA, United States
$27 to $33 USD / hour
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- $27 to $33 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for an Accountant to support essential financial operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting activity while helping maintain accurate records and timely reporting. The role will contribute to both transactional accounting and month-end processes, ensuring financial data is organized, reconciled, and dependable.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and coordinate accounts payable activities to ensure obligations are met on schedule.
- Manage customer billing records and cash application tasks while monitoring accounts receivable balances and following up on outstanding items as needed.
- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain complete and accurate financial records across the general ledger.
- Perform bank reconciliations regularly, research discrepancies, and resolve variances to support accurate cash reporting.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including account analysis, balance verification, and supporting documentation preparation.
- Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and internal financial controls.
- Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and improve the flow of financial information.
- Experience handling accounts payable functions, including invoice review, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance.
- Background in accounts receivable activities such as billing, collections support, and payment posting.
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and the preparation of journal entries.
- Ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and investigate account discrepancies efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial tracking and reporting.
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Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger
- Account reconciliation
- Research
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Attention to detail