Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent in Benicia, CA is seeking an AR / Staff Accountant for a project-based, onsite role. The position offers $28-$34 per hour on an ongoing temporary assignment, with a focus on supporting a key accounting project.

You will post journal entries, perform reconciliations, assist with sales and use tax, and aid month-end activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaboration with the team will drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.
• Strong reconciliations and journal entries.
• Exposure to Sales & Use Tax processes preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post Journal Entries (JEs).
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with Sales & Use Tax filings and reporting.
• Support month-end accounting activities.
• Review financial data for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

General Accounting

Reconciliations

Journal Entries

Sales & Use Tax exposure

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

AR / Staff Accountant (Project-Based Opportunity)

Location: Benicia, CA (100% Onsite)
Pay: $28 - $34/hour
Duration: Ongoing Temporary Assignment

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an AR / Staff Accountant to support a key accounting project with a growing organization in Benicia.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare and post Journal Entries (JEs)
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with Sales & Use Tax filings and reporting
• Support month-end accounting activities
• Review financial data for accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects and process improvements

We're Looking For:

• Experience in Accounts Receivable and/or General Accounting
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and journal entries
• Exposure to Sales & Use Tax processes preferred
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.