Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Maria, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and a collaborative mindset to support team goals.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile account balances, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger and process vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Prepare weekly check runs and assist with month-end close procedures.
• Review and generate invoices for inter-company transactions as needed.
• Analyze financial data to identify errors and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost management.
• Assist in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls.
• Provide support for year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with management to refine financial procedures and reporting systemsThe Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month‑end close activities.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key ResponsibilitiesReconcile account balances and maintain the general ledgerProcess vendor invoices and prepare weekly check runsVerify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivableAnalyze financial data and summarize financial position and activityReview intercompany transactions and generate invoices as neededSupport month‑end and year‑end close processesAssist with internal and external audits and reviews to ensure complianceIdentify discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost controlDevelop and document accounting policies, procedures, and business processes to strengthen internal controlsEnsure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Partner with management to improve financial procedures and reporting