Staff Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a direct-hire role with a consumer packaged goods manufacturer in the 93636 area. This position targets professionals with 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience who value accurate financial reporting and a well-organized operation.

The Staff Accountant will support accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting procedures.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and complex formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, documentation, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Maintain vendor accounts, including new vendor setup, W-9 documentation, reconciliations, and statement reviews.
• Support general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies while responding to vendor inquiries.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Cross-train on accounting processes and contribute to special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity with a consumer packaged goods manufacturing organization in the 93636 area. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 3 or more years of experience who enjoys hands‑on accounting work, accurate financial reporting, and supporting a well‑organized accounting operation.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, month‑end close, and audit support. This is a strong opportunity to grow your accounting career in a professional office environment with supportive leadership, collaborative team members, and exposure to a broad range of accounting processes. The company offers a stable, team‑focused setting where accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning are valued.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, supporting documentation, coding, approvals, and payment processing.

- Maintain vendor accounts, including new vendor setup, updates, W-9 documentation, account reconciliations, and statement reviews.

- Support general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end and year‑end close processes.

- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies while responding professionally to vendor inquiries.

- Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and supporting schedules.

- Cross-train on accounting processes and contribute to special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage accounts payable processing, vendor maintenance, and invoice issue resolution.

- Support general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.

- Prepare accurate accounting documentation for audits, reporting, and internal review.

- Contribute to cross‑functional accounting support and special projects.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 3 or more years of accounting experience.

- Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting procedures.

- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with complex formulas.

- Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving ability.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced professional office environment.

- Effective communication skills with the ability to maintain positive vendor and internal business relationships.