Staff Accountant

ACT FULFILLMENT INC; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT FULFILLMENT INC in Jurupa Valley, CA seeks a Staff Accountant (Revenue) to ensure accurate revenue reporting for a high-volume fulfillment operation. The role emphasizes GAAP analysis, month-end close support, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position involves evaluating revenue timing, posting journal entries for deferred revenue, and performing reconciliations of revenue-related accounts. Travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field (or combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 1 year progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing/logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research accordingly.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and good time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team player.
• Willingness to travel to other ACT Fulfillment locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer contracts and revenue recognition under US GAAP; identify trends, risks, and variances affecting revenue and receivables.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting with reconciliations and analysis.
• Evaluate revenue timing and cut-off using transaction data and supporting docs.
• Prepare and post journal entries for deferred revenue and revenue adjustments.
• Perform monthly/quarterly revenue-related reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and send monthly customer statements to aid collections.
• Record and reconcile payments (checks, wires, credit cards, ACH).
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and billing disputes.
• Follow up with customers on overdue balances via email/phone.
• Process accounting source documents per GAAP and departmental policies.
• Set up new vendors/customers and maintain vendor/customer records.
• Travel to other ACT Fulfillment locations as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Softeon ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Universe - Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Accounting

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant (Revenue) plays a critical analytical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of revenue reporting for a high-volume fulfillment operation.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for analyzing customer contracts, evaluating revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP, and identifying trends, risks, and variances impacting revenue and receivable.
• Supports month-end close and financial reporting through detailed reconciliations, root-cause analysis of discrepancies, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve complex billing, revenue recognition, and customer account issues.
• Evaluate revenue timing and cut-off by reviewing transaction data, operational reports, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to deferred revenue and revenue adjustments.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of revenue and related balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare, review, and send monthly customer statements to ensure promptly collection of past-due accounts.
• Record and reconcile payments (checks, wires, credit cards, ACH) in the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies, short payments, and billing disputes.
• Follow up with customers via email/phone regarding overdue balances.
• Process various accounting source documents (i.e. Vendor/customer invoices, payments, check requests, customer payments.) as applicable and in accordance with GAAP and accounting departments policies and procedures.
• Set up new vendors or customers in accordance with accounting department’s policies and procedures.
• Monitor vendor or customer accounts to ensure accounting system ledgers are reconciled by requesting and reviewing vendor/customer statements per defined accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain vendor/customer records, obtaining needed documentation (i.e. W-9, change of address, certificate of insurance, etc.) and bring any discrepancies to the manager(s) attention.
• Perform physical audits of inventory and fixed assets as applicable.
• Ensure that all source documents are entered accurately and timely to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Adhere to all internal controls and uphold confidentiality where necessary.
• Apply accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Participate in process improvements and system enhancements related to revenue accounting.
• Travel to other ACT Fulfillment locations as assigned. Must maintain a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and clean motor vehicle report at all times throughout employment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics and warehouse environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to research accordingly
• Strong quantitative and numerical analysis skills
• Continuous process improvement approach
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Dependable time management and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and pivot as necessary
• Positive attitude, energetic and work effectively as a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; includes preparation and presentation of complex data in a clear and easily understandable format.
• Great interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with a variety of employees in a positive and friendly manner
• The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for management.
• Able to identify, troubleshoot Identify revenue trends, anomalies, and fluctuations through period over-period and customer-level analysis; escalat material risks or issues to management
• Prepare analytical schedules and supporting documentation for management reporting, audits, and financial statement reviews
• Process various accounting source documents (i.e. Vendor/customer invoices, payments, check and resolve problems quickly using critical thinking, poise, and diplomacy.
• Ability to use sound judgment and reasoning skills to determine when issues require escalation and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner
• Ability to work extended hours as required
• Ability to travel to other local locations as needed
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with ERP; Acumatica and Softeon a plus