CGP: Temporary Staff Accountant

Century Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a client’s accounting team in Los Angeles County, CA. The role offers a contract accounting position with hourly pay between $35 and $40.

The candidate will prepare journal entries, support month-end close, and manage AR functions, while researching billing discrepancies and contributing to budgeting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years accounting experience with general ledger and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or enterprise accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and accuracy with financial data.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other GL transactions.
• Support month end close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage accounts receivable functions including cash applications and aging reviews.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and variances.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Staff Accountant

Los Angeles County, CA – Contract Accounting – $35/HR to $40/HR – 09/29/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $35.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Support month end close activities, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Manage accounts receivable functions, including cash applications, customer account maintenance, and aging reviews.

Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account variances while maintaining accurate records.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting operations.

Requirements:

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

3+ years of accounting experience with exposure to both general accounting and accounts receivable functions.

Previous experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month end close processes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP or enterprise accounting systems.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to work accurately with financial data.

Qualifications:

Prior experience within consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries.

Familiarity with SAP or other large scale ERP platforms.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities with the capability to collaborate across departments.

Organized and dependable professional who can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

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