Accounting Specialist

Star Staffing; Shipyard Acres (CA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Star Staffing in Napa Valley, CA is seeking an organized Accounting Specialist to provide day-to-day accounting support focused on AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger tasks. The role reports to the Controller and offers growth in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and is dependable with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Employment type includes temp-to-hire or direct hire options.

Formación

• Degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounting exposure and fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of AP/AR processes and general ledger basics.
• Proficient in Excel and Office applications; detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Process and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Support vendor invoice processing, coding, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and journal entries as needed.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records and supporting docs.
• Reconcile accounts and provide routine accounting reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support cash receipts and payment applications; meet deadlines.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Accounting Specialist

Location: Napa Valley, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $33–$36 per hour, depending on experience

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join an established and growing team. This role will provide day-to-day accounting support, with a primary focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and general accounting activities. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Specialist will initially work alongside the accounting team and gradually take on increased responsibility for key AP and AR processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who enjoys hands‑on work and is interested in developing their accounting skills. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox.
• Receive, review, log, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with weekly check runs and payment processing.
• Review AP aging and follow up on outstanding items.
• Process and post credit card transactions and other vendor expenses.
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries and resolve invoice‑related issues.
• Maintain organized accounting records and support month‑end AP close activities.

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer invoices and credit memos.
• Maintain accurate customer account information.
• Assist with cash receipts and payment applications.
• Monitor customer balances and review AR aging.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and assist with collection activities.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices and account balances.
• Support month‑end AR close activities.

General Accounting

• Assist with account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare spreadsheets and routine accounting reports.
• Support monthly and year‑end closing processes.
• Work with internal departments to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Approximately 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Hands‑on exposure to accounts payable and/or accounts receivable preferred.
• Familiarity with invoice processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and follow through on resolutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different departments.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an accounting or ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, receiving, and three‑way invoice matching.
• Understanding of approval workflows and internal accounting controls.

What Makes This Opportunity Appealing?

• Opportunity to develop and expand your accounting skills.
• Exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including AP, AR, and general ledger activities.
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Work directly with an experienced Controller and accounting team.
• Long‑term opportunity with potential for continued professional growth.