Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can manage a blend of transactional accounting, record maintenance, and financial data accuracy. The position will contribute to core accounting activities while helping keep financial information organized, current, and reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and monthly close work.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger records to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Perform data entry and data cleanup tasks to improve the quality and consistency of accounting records.
• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including organizing documentation and preparing related information.
• Help compile schedules and supporting details for corporate tax return preparation and review.
• Work onsite with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and resolve record discrepancies.
• Monitor financial documentation and update accounting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation practices.
• Familiarity with corporate tax processes, including corporate tax return support.
• Understanding of sales tax concepts and related accounting documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume data entry and record cleanup tasks.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate financial records and identifying inconsistencies in accounting data