Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a high-tech electronics company in San Mateo, California on a Contract basis. This role will provide essential accounting support during a busy year-end and early-year period, helping the finance team maintain accurate records and complete critical close activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, strong NetSuite skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment. This is an in-office opportunity expected to run for 2-3 months at approximately 25-30 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, coding, and validation for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and process purchase orders while ensuring transactions align with established internal policies.
• Perform detailed reconciliations related to year-end close activities and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Examine general ledger activity, investigate unusual balances, and correct errors through appropriate accounting adjustments.
• Support revenue-related reconciliations and assist with maintaining accurate financial reporting data.
• Apply cash transactions, generate reports, and retrieve accounting data from NetSuite as needed by the finance team.
• Organize financial documentation, follow up on missing expense reimbursement records, and maintain orderly filing systems.
• Provide broad accounting and administrative support for ad hoc projects, reconciliations, and cleanup efforts.