Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a close-knit team in Upland, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute across core accounting functions while working in a supportive environment where leadership invests in employee development. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety, communicates confidently with customers and vendors, and is eager to grow under the guidance of an experienced controller.

Responsibilities:

• Support the controller by assisting with daily accounting operations and serving as a dependable backup across key finance activities.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring invoices, payments, and collections are handled accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain organized financial records to support timely month-end and ongoing accounting tasks.
• Reconcile three bank accounts and multiple company credit card accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Use Excel and BuilderTrend to track, organize, and analyze accounting data for internal reporting and transaction management.
• Follow up consistently on outstanding customer balances and communicate professionally to help improve collections activity.
• Work with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to address billing questions and resolve account issues efficiently.
• Learn company procedures and adapt to industry-specific accounting practices while helping transition day-to-day AP and AR ownership from the controller.