Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a service-focused organization in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This role supports core accounting operations by preparing accurate financial data, assisting with reporting, and helping maintain an efficient month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, solid organization, and confidence working with spreadsheets to support the accounting team effectively.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to review financial activity and help maintain accurate reporting across the business.
• Compile accounting data and assist in producing regular financial reports for internal distribution.
• Prepare financial statements and related supporting schedules in alignment with monthly closing deadlines.
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity to support complete and reliable financial records.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure balances are accurate and up to date.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by reviewing transactions and maintaining proper documentation.
• Use Microsoft Excel extensively to analyze data, create pivot tables, and apply lookup functions for reporting and reconciliation tasks.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to public accounting or a similar work environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.