Staff Accountant

Alliance Resource Group; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in Burbank to support day-to-day accounting operations, with focus on general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and cash/deposit monitoring. The role ensures accuracy across the balance sheet, supports a clean month-end close, and maintains strong cash controls.

The candidate will prepare journals, assist with month-end close, and help manage AP/AR cycles and cash forecasting inputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong experience with GL reconciliations and ownership of balance sheet accounts.
• Working knowledge of AP, AR, cash application, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation schedules).
• ERP/accounting system experience (NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, SAP).

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Post and review journal entries and support month-end close.
• Accounts Payable: process supplier payables and maintain controls, including invoice coding and approvals.
• Accounts Receivable & Deposits: support invoicing, cash application, aging reviews, and deposit verification.
• Cash Controls & Reporting: assist cash tilt reconciliations and basic cash forecasting inputs.

Skills

GL reconciliations

Balance sheet accuracy

Analytical skills

Cash/applications basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Sage

Dynamics

SAP

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

Title: Staff Accountant Location: Burbank

Our client is seeking aSenior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash/deposit monitoring. This role is critical to ensuring accuracy across the balance sheet, clean month-end close, and strong cash controls.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, inventory-related accounts, accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.). Investigate and resolve reconciling items; drive issues to resolution and ensure proper documentation. Post and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and correcting entries. Support month-end close activities, including account analysis and tie-outs.
• Accounts Payable: Responsible for OH payables and assist with supplier payables. AP processing and controls, including invoice coding, matching/approvals, vendor maintenance, and payment support. Ensure accurate expense recognition and proper accruals for unvouchered items. Support vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Accounts Receivable & Deposits: Support AR processes including invoicing, cash application, customer account maintenance, and aging review. Monitor daily deposits and cash receipts; verify deposits are recorded accurately and timely. Research short-pays, chargebacks, and unidentified receipts; partner with operations/sales as needed for resolution.
• Cash Controls & Reporting: Perform daily/weekly cash tilt reconciliation, including deposit tracking. Assist with basic cash forecasting inputs (expected receipts/disbursements) and maintain strong segregation-of-duties controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong experience with GL reconciliations and ownership of balance sheet accounts.
• Working knowledge of AP, AR, cash application, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation schedules).
• ERP/accounting system experience required (NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, SAP, etc.).