We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a fast-moving team in California on a contract basis. This position will contribute to core accounting activities, with emphasis on payables, receivables, cash balancing, and general accounting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a high-volume environment, maintains accurate records, and partners effectively with internal stakeholders to keep accounting operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full vendor invoice cycle by reviewing, entering, and processing payables accurately within QuickBooks Online.
• Coordinate outgoing payments through checks, ACH, and wire transfers while maintaining proper supporting records.
• Compare supplier statements against internal records, research variances, and resolve payment-related issues promptly.
• Oversee collection efforts on outstanding customer balances and communicate with customers to address billing questions or past-due accounts.
• Reconcile incoming cash activity from multiple sales channels, including direct website transactions and marketplace settlements.
• Analyze differences among sales data, processor deposits, and bank transactions to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules for accounts related to cash, payables, receivables, and the balance sheet.
• Produce financial reports and assist with special analysis requests to support business decision-making and cash flow visibility.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and provide audit support by gathering schedules, records, and backup as needed.
• Use advanced Excel tools to perform reconciliations, summarize data, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.