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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
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.
- Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation, investigate mismatches, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors.
- Handle a large volume of vendor invoices with close attention to coding accuracy, approval routing, and payment deadlines.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor files and serve as a point of contact for supplier inquiries in both English and Spanish.
- Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, while confirming proper authorization and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and assist with month-end accounting activities as needed.
- Track outstanding payables, review aging activity, and help ensure financial obligations are settled within agreed terms.
- Support year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and provide documentation for audit and compliance needs.
- Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting personnel to improve coordination and strengthen payables processes.