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Robert Half
Yuba City, CA (In Person)
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Description Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization in the Yuba City area. This role will handle a blend of receivables, payables, general ledger activity, and cash-related transactions while partnering with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate processing. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting experience, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming customer payments by recording receipts accurately, applying them to outstanding invoices, and reflecting approved adjustments on account balances.
- Oversee vendor invoice processing from initial review through payment, including verification against received goods or services, coding validation, and entry into the accounting system.
- Administer vendor and customer master records by setting up new accounts, maintaining supporting documentation, and helping evaluate credit or approval needs.
- Coordinate payment activity by preparing checks, submitting electronic disbursements, and handling company credit account obligations with proper receipt tracking.
- Complete month-end reconciliations for cash and general ledger accounts, investigate variances, and support the accuracy of closing activities.
- Record journal entries and post financial transactions to the general ledger in alignment with accounting procedures and reporting timelines.
- Partner with departments across the business to support accounting reviews, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen financial record accuracy.
- Prepare required tax-related mailings and documentation while maintaining organized records for compliance purposes.
- Monitor cash position, move funds between accounts as needed, and calculate monthly interest accruals based on financing or cash flow activity. Requirements
- 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant, senior accountant, or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account analysis.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.
- Background in both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, with attention to accuracy and follow-through.
- Ability to review financial details carefully, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Proficiency with accounting software and standard business applications used for transaction processing and reporting.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.