Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: San Fernando, CA | Onsite
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Compensation: $29–$34 per hour
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Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role handles month-end journal entries, intercompany transactions, inventory adjustments, prepaid expense amortizations, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and customer invoicing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently while maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of financial information.
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Key Responsibilities:
Process and print daily customer accounts receivable (AR) invoices, including scanning and indexing documents in Doclink.
Assist with month-end closing by preparing journal entries and supporting documentation.
Prepare journal entries for intercompany charges.
Submit intercompany schedules and reconcile balances.
Prepare inventory adjustments and accrual entries.
Reconcile inventory accounts and cost of goods sold.
Analyze and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts.
Prepare quarterly and year-end balance sheet reconciliations for the parent company.
Review audit documentation for completeness, including sales journals and check preview reports.
Provide backup support for other accounting team members as needed.
Assist with departmental workload and ensure smooth daily accounting operations.
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Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a similar environment.
Experience with large accounting software systems; SAP preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables preferred.
Strong understanding of general accounting practices and GAAP.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in accounting is highly desirable.
