We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join an engineering organization in Simi Valley, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and helping ensure reliable reporting across day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records and produce accurate accounting reports to support routine business operations and leadership visibility.
• Perform reconciliations for bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing supporting schedules, recording adjustments, and helping finalize account balances.
• Process payables and receivables transactions while monitoring documentation, coding, and posting accuracy.
• Create journal entries and complete account analyses to ensure the general ledger reflects current and accurate financial activity.
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation by compiling financial information and supporting variance review.
• Support audit readiness by organizing requested documentation, preparing reports, and responding to accounting-related inquiries.
• Prepare sales tax submissions and other required filings while helping uphold compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Partner with internal teams on payroll-related entries, expense reporting, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen accounting efficiency.