Sr. Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with broader support for close activities and financial reporting. The person in this role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, payroll processing, and vendor and customer transaction support while partnering closely with the accounting team. This position offers the chance to grow within a collaborative onsite environment and build hands-on experience with NetSuite.

Responsibilities:
• Record financial activity accurately and keep accounting documentation current to support reliable reporting.
• Process payroll transactions and prepare the related accounting entries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate vendor disbursements while assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and help maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks and provide support during audit preparation and review.
• Use NetSuite to manage accounting workflows, transaction records, and financial data updates.
• Partner with other accounting team members on ongoing assignments and special projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to daily transactional accounting responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles and standard financial recordkeeping practices.
• Experience supporting payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and general ledger support with accuracy.
• Familiarity with NetSuite is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and a detail-oriented approach to work.
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating with cross-functional team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a structured accounting environment.

Compensation

$30.00-$36.00 Hourly

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