Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Simi Valley, California. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records, contribute to reliable month-end reporting, and ensure daily accounting processes run smoothly under the direction of finance leadership. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance precision, accountability, and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and maintain financial data in QuickBooks with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Prepare month-end journal entries and support the close process to deliver dependable financial reporting.

• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and help keep profit and loss reporting structures organized and consistent.

• Manage billing, cash application, vendor payments, deposits, credits, and card transaction processing across accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Review, process, reimburse, and retain documentation for employee expense submissions in accordance with company guidelines.

• Coordinate payroll processing for employees and contractors, including verification of time records and proper record retention.

• Work with external insurance partners to support policy administration and ongoing coverage requirements.

• Assist with annual 1099 filings, year-end audit preparation, and compilation of tax-related financial information for outside partners.

• Provide accounting support and training to staff while assisting cross-functional teams with non-confidential financial requests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in an accounting role with hands-on responsibility for daily transactional work.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and solid working knowledge of general ledger activity and journal entry preparation.
• Experience handling both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and support the preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and attention to detail in handling sensitive financial information.