Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in South Orange County, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key accounting entries, and ensuring account balances are properly reconciled. The person in this role will contribute to core finance processes while helping keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries to support monthly accounting activity and maintain accurate financial records.

• Manage general ledger transactions and review account activity to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Complete account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items to support clean financial reporting.

• Assist with corporate tax-related accounting tasks, including support for tax return preparation and related documentation.

• Support sales tax reporting activities by gathering data, reviewing calculations, and helping maintain compliance records.

• Analyze financial information and identify inconsistencies that require correction or follow-up.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and support ongoing process updates when needed.

• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
• Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with corporate tax processes, including exposure to corporate tax return support.
• Working knowledge of sales tax reporting and related accounting requirements.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial work.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple accounting priorities effectively.