Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Ontario, California. This role is ideal for someone who can move comfortably between general ledger work, account analysis, and high-volume accounts payable while maintaining accuracy across multiple entities. The successful candidate will bring strong Excel capability, sound accounting judgment, and the initiative to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage account reconciliations across multiple business entities, reviewing records from separate file repositories and systems to resolve discrepancies thoroughly.
- Support full-cycle accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and assisting with period-end close tasks.
- Address an initial backlog of accounts payable transactions, including three-way matching and daily processing of a high volume of invoices.
- Investigate financial variances by tracing supporting documentation, validating balances, and identifying items that require correction or follow-up.
- Use Excel to organize large data sets, analyze account activity, and prepare clear reporting that supports accounting decisions.
- Assist with sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting tasks, including gathering data and supporting compliance documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams to confirm invoice details, payment support, and account coding to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Contribute to process improvement efforts, including the effective use of AI-enabled tools that enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
- Experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on exposure to general ledger and accounts payable functions.
- Strong background in reconciliations and full-cycle accounting with the ability to research issues across multiple entities.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large volumes of financial data efficiently.
- Knowledge of journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger maintenance.
- Familiarity with three-way matching and high-volume invoice processing in an accounts payable environment.
- Understanding of sales tax, corporate tax, and related accounting support activities.
- Self-directed work style with a reliable, committed approach to meeting project and operational needs.