Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

A retail and fashion company in Hollywood is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide immediate support within the accounting department during a critical transition period. This is an onsite, temporary position for 3 months with potential to extend. The Staff Accountant will assist with backlog cleanup and support day-to-day accounting operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running, work with minimal training, and bring strong AP/AR experience in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Acumatica is required. 

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Review invoices and bill entries completed by the offshore AP support team
• Assist with prepaid expenses and recurring payments
• Track vendor activity and communicate with vendors as needed
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records
• Support weekly pay run preparation and recommendations
• Manage the accounting inbox
• Assist with project setup in the accounting system
• Help catch up and organize AP processes as the company moves toward AP automation

Accounts Receivable

• Manage collections efforts
• Prepare and issue invoices
• Handle cash application and payment posting

Additional Accounting Support

• Assist with manual accounting processes related to the company’s touring/venue operations
• Support accounting transition work as operations move from one company entity to another under the same ownership
• Assist with financial rework tied to bank account changes and intercompany transition activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation where applicable

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on AP/ AR and staff accountant-level experience. Acumatica experience is required. This is an onsite role in Hollywood with hours 9:30 - 6PM. Pay is based on experience, between $33-37/hr.

• At least 2-3 years of practical experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prior use of Acumatica is required, with the ability to navigate the system effectively without extensive training.
• Working knowledge of journal entries and general ledger activity within a fast-paced accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Excel for routine accounting analysis, tracking, and reconciliation tasks.
• Experience managing vendor communication, invoice review, collections, and cash application.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is beneficial.
• Able to work in a hybrid schedule based in Hollywood, California, with in-office presence Monday through Thursday and remote work on Friday.
• Capable of handling a high-volume workload, catching up delayed processes, and adapting quickly in a changing environment.