Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Torrance, California. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, general ledger activity, and month-end close while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes a proactive approach to improving processes and resolving discrepancies.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, confirming coding and approvals, and processing payments in a timely manner.
- Record journal entries and maintain general ledger activity to help ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounting areas.
- Assist with month-end close by preparing supporting schedules, gathering accrual details, and meeting established reporting deadlines.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and work with customers to address payment issues such as deductions, credits, and short-payments.
- Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation to facilitate audits and strengthen internal recordkeeping.
- Partner with internal teams and department leaders to obtain approvals, clarify transactions, and resolve accounting-related questions.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial reporting quality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Manufacturing industry experience required, aerospace preferred.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience in a detail-focused setting is required.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations is required.
- Proficiency with journal entries, month-end close, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting is required.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills are required.
- Excellent analytical ability, close attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
- A self-directed work style and a mindset focused on process improvement are important for success in this role.