Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Elk Grove, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your accounting expertise in tasks such as accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller in managing accounting and customer service projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and company policies.
• Prepare and record entries related to assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and fixed asset depreciation by analyzing account information.
• Maintain and reconcile subsidiary accounts, addressing and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the general ledger, including trial balance preparation and entry reconciliation.
• Compile financial data to create balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Safeguard financial information by performing regular database backups and maintaining confidentiality.
• Handle invoice close-outs, recurring billings, purchase order management, and collections processes.
• Conduct various account and bank reconciliations, collaborating closely with the Controller to resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including processing invoices, deposits, and 3-way matching.
• Address and investigate customer service issues related to financial matters as needed. Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in corporate tax, sales tax, and preparing corporate tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures and financial reconciliations.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Teams software.
• Ability to manage deposits, including cash, credit card, and daily bank transactions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

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