Staff Accountant

We are looking for a dependable Staff Accountant to join a healthcare industry company in Upland, California. This position potentially long-term contract position supports a lean accounting team and calls for someone who can manage daily financial tasks while also stepping in with a leadership-minded approach when priorities shift. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on-site, handling accounting operations with accuracy, and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close activities within a structured 5-7 day timeline, including preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records.

• Review payroll-related postings for accuracy and completeness before final accounting close.

• Track and reconcile prepaid expenses and other balance sheet accounts to support reliable financial reporting.

• Process accounts payable tasks such as scanning invoices, organizing payment documentation, and maintaining orderly records.

• Support compliance-related work by responding to health plan inquiries, assisting with grievances, and helping prepare materials for quarterly filings and audits.

• Provide audit support through document collection, digital filing, and other administrative accounting activities needed for regulatory review.

• Assist with insurance-related accounting by supporting claim processing and premium collection activities for company products.

• Use Oracle and related systems to perform accounting functions, maintain records, and support reporting needs.

• Serve as a reliable on-site presence by helping with incoming calls and occasional front-office coverage when visitors arrive.

Qualifications:

• Experience in staff accounting or senior-level accounting work, preferably in a small team environment with broad responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, month-end close, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable.
• Background supporting audit compliance, quarterly filings, or other regulatory accounting requirements.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, corporate tax returns, or related tax functions is preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, ask clear and specific questions, and become productive quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent reliability, punctuality, and communication skills for an on-site role with cross-functional interaction.

Compensation

$35.63-$41.25 Hourly

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