Accountant

Description We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Palo Alto, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day transaction processing, and helping ensure timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payments to maintain strong accounts payable operations.
• Record financial activity through accurate journal entries and keep accounting records aligned with established reporting standards.
• Oversee accounts receivable tasks, including invoice tracking, payment application, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and preserve data accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, updating account details, and supporting periodic close activities.
• Assist with bookkeeping functions across multiple accounting areas while ensuring completeness and consistency of financial information.
• Prepare financial records and supporting schedules for internal review and routine accounting analysis. Requirements
• Experience handling accounts payable processes in a detail-oriented accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial record maintenance.
• Proven ability to prepare and post journal entries with strong attention to detail.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies.
• Background in accounts receivable, including payment posting and balance follow-up.
• Full-charge bookkeeping experience with the ability to manage a broad range of accounting tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume setting.

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