Staff Accountant

Advantex Professional Services; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantex Professional Services in Orange County seeks a Staff Accountant for a direct hire. This hands‑on role covers multiple areas of accounting, including month end close, GL, journal entries, AP/AR, and reporting.

A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of accounting experience are required, with GAAP knowledge and ERP experience highly preferred. The ideal candidate will thrive in a manufacturing/distribution environment, have strong Excel skills, and be able to maintain accurate records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with AP, AR, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong account reconciliation and journal entry experience.
• Experience supporting month end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and SUMIFS.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month end close and general ledger accounting.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Review and research account discrepancies.
• Assist with customer and vendor account activity.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare accounting reports and schedules.
• Assist with other accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Month end close

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

AP/AR

GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

We’re seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity with a company in Orange County. This position will have a broad accounting focus and is a good fit for someone who enjoys being involved in multiple areas of the accounting process.

What You’ll Do:

• Support month end close and general ledger accounting
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Review and research account discrepancies
• Assist with customer and vendor account activity
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Prepare accounting reports and schedules
• Assist with other accounting projects as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with AP, AR, and general ledger accounting
• Strong account reconciliation and journal entry experience
• Experience supporting month end close
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and SUMIFS
• Manufacturing or distribution experience is a plus

This is a hands on accounting role with exposure to several areas of the accounting function.