Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a busy accounting operation in Irvine, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can work independently, manage full-cycle accounting activities, and navigate data across multiple entities with accuracy and efficiency. The right candidate will bring strong reconciliation experience, solid general ledger knowledge, and advanced Excel capabilities to help maintain reliable financial records and support ongoing accounting projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform account, bank, and general ledger reconciliations across multiple entities and investigate discrepancies through various internal records and source systems.

• Manage day-to-day full-cycle accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate financial data.

• Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to help ensure timely processing and proper documentation.

• Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and complex formulas, to analyze financial information and prepare reports.

• Work within QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online to record transactions, review balances, and maintain organized accounting records.

• Search through shared drives and multiple data sources to locate supporting documentation and validate account activity.

• Assist with accounting-related projects, including contributions to an upcoming system conversion to Epicor, as needed.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders while remaining accountable for independently driving assigned work to completion.

Qualifications:

• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with responsibility for full-cycle accounting functions.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Proficiency in Excel with intermediate to advanced skills, including pivot tables and analytical functions.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting entries.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage priorities in a project-focused environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and persistence in researching financial data across multiple entities and systems.

Compensation

$38.00-$44.00 Hourly

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