Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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.