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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
- $34 an hour
- Full-time CNA Freight LLC 4 reviews $30
- $34 an hour
- Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while leading process improvement initiatives.
- Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable
- Supervise daily and monthly AP operations
- Organize, maintain, and update vendor agreements and records
- Implement vendor invoice auditing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support three-way purchase order matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
- Train, coach, and oversee AP staff to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Maintain accurate AP records and vendor files in QuickBooks
- Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and accounting regulations
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to AP
- Support internal and external audits with documentation
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency
- Create standardized forms, templates, and workflows to reduce manual processing Accounts Receivable / Billing
- Supervise daily billing and invoicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Resolve billing discrepancies, customer disputes, and account adjustments
- Coordinate with operations and customer service on billing matters
- Ensure accurate posting of payments, timely collections, and escalation of delinquent accounts
- Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Assist with month-end closing activities related to billing and revenue accounts
Requirements Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on AP and AR
- Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred
- Experience with process improvement, workflow implementation, and creating templates/forms
- Logistics industry experience is a plus
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or other accounting software; ERP experience is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, reporting)
- Strong QuickBooks Online knowledge and experience
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and collaboration across departments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Other:
- Experience with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Familiarity with bank and credit card reconciliations
- Education & Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Additional Information
- Must be able to reliably commute to Ontario, CA or plan to relocate prior to start
- Full-time, in-person role
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00- $34.