Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant Location: Ontario, California Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 annuallyReports To: Financial Controller & Business Planning Manager Position Summary Aliquantum International Inc. (AQI) is seeking a hands-on and highly accountable Senior Staff Accountant to support our growing accounting organization. This position will serve as the senior day-to-day accounting resource responsible for ensuring Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), collections, and month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time.The Senior Staff Accountant will oversee and support members of the accounting team while remaining actively involved in the work. This is not a position for someone who only wants to review or supervise from a distance. The successful candidate should be comfortable working through accounting details, solving problems, reviewing transactions, training junior staff, and stepping into AR or AP responsibilities whenever necessary.This position reports to the Financial Controller & Business Planning Manager and is intended for someone who wants to continue developing both technically and as a leader. A successful individual will have the opportunity to take on broader accounting responsibilities and potentially develop into an Accounting Manager role. Month-End Close & General Accounting Take an active role in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, schedules, and other month-end accounting activities. Ensure assigned close activities are completed accurately and according to established Review account balances and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and unusual Investigate variances, discrepancies, and accounting issues and recommend appropriate corrective Maintain supporting documentation and ensure accounting records are organized and audit- Assist the Controller with financial reporting, audit requests, and other accounting projects as Continuously improve close procedures, reconciliations, and accounting Accounts Receivable & Collections Oversee the complete AR process and ensure invoices, cash applications, credits, deductions, and customer account activity are processed accurately and timely. Maintain visibility over AR aging and actively manage past-due Lead collection follow-up and ensure overdue accounts receive appropriate and timely Escalate collection risks, disputes, or significantly aged balances before they become larger Review customer accounts and work with Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve Cross-train on all key AR responsibilities and provide backup support when Train and develop the Accounting Assistant responsible for day-to-day AR Accounts Payable Provide oversight of AP activities to ensure invoices, payments, vendor records, and supporting documentation are processed accurately and on time. Work closely with the Senior AP Supervisor and accounting staff to resolve AP issues and maintain appropriate controls. Review AP aging, payment requirements, vendor discrepancies, and unusual transactions when Cross-train on critical AP processes and serve as backup support when Help maintain proper segregation of duties and consistent accounting Team Leadership & Development Provide day-to-day accounting leadership and coordination across the accounting Help establish priorities, assign work, monitor deadlines, and ensure responsibilities are Review work prepared by junior accounting staff and provide timely feedback and Develop the Accounting Assistants through cross-training and progressively more complex Support the development of high-potential employees who may advance into Staff Accountant Work closely with the Senior AP Supervisor while maintaining overall visibility into AP performance and workload. Create an environment where problems are communicated early rather than allowed to remain Serve as a dependable escalation point for day-to-day accounting questions before Controller involvement is required. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and Help document and maintain accounting procedures and Support ERP, reporting, automation, and accounting system improvement Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues. Support cross-training between AR, AP, purchasing support, and other related functions where Utilize available technology, including AI and automation tools, to improve productivity, analysis, and Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Approximately 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful month-end close experience. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, AR, AP, and basic financial reporting. Hands-on experience preparing month-end journal entries and account Experience reviewing the work of junior accounting staff or providing day-to-day Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and ERP Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize when an issue requires further Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-moving Strong written and verbal communication Willingness to speak up, ask questions, escalation concerns, and take ownership of problems through Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Ontario, California. Preferred Experience in distribution, consumer products, manufacturing, or a multi-entity Experience overseeing or working across both AR and Experience with collections and AR agingPrior supervisory, team-lead, or staff-development Exposure to inventory accounting, purchasing, or supply-chain-related Experience supporting external audits and year-end Experience improving accounting processes or implementing new Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity or accounting Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a strong accountant first, but also someone who wants to grow into leadership. This person should be: Hands-on: Willing to work in the details when necessary rather than simply Accountable: Takes ownership of deadlines and follows issues through to Proactive: Raises concerns early and does not allow unresolved items to sit Organized: Understands priorities and keeps both personal and team responsibilities Analytical: Looks beyond whether numbers reconcile and asks whether they make business Communicative: Keeps the Controller informed and knows when an issue needs escalation. Development-minded: Enjoys training junior employees and helping them Adaptable: Comfortable working in a growing organization where processes continue to Growth-oriented: Interested in developing the technical and leadership skills required to potentially become an Accounting Manager. Performance Expectations Success in this role will be measured primarily by: Timely and accurate completion of month-end close Accurate and well-controlled AR and AP Meaningful reduction and active management of past-due AR Early identification and escalation of accounting or collection Consistent completion of accounting team responsibilities within established Development and cross-training of junior accounting Reduced need for the Controller to become involved in routine transactional accounting Continued improvement in accounting processes, controls, and Growth Opportunity This position is designed to become an important part of AQI's accounting leadership structure. As the Senior Staff Accountant demonstrates strong technical performance, effective team leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, there is an opportunity for expanded responsibility and potential advancement to Accounting Manager. Compensation Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annuallyFinal compensation will be determined based on experience, technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and overall fit for the position. Equal Employment Opportunity Aliquantum International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related factors without regard to characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr