Staff Accountant

Ledgent; San Jose (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team in San Jose. This role emphasizes core accounting operations including Accounts Payable and Receivable, with responsibilities in GL maintenance and month-end activities. Ideal candidates are organized and capable of thriving in a dynamic work environment, possessing a Bachelor's degree and strong accounting principles knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment.
• Prepare and send customer invoices; follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Support month-end close process by preparing reconciliations and journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Sage

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our client's finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of the company, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, GL maintenance and assisting with month-end activities. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our client's finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of the company, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, GL maintenance and assisting with month-end activities. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment in accordance with company policy.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.

• Prepare and send customer invoices; follow up on outstanding accounts.

• Record cash receipts and apply payments to customer accounts.

General Ledger & Journal Entries

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain accurate account balances.

• Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts.

Month-End Close

• Support the month-end close process by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Ensure all accounting entries are accurate and completed within deadlines.

• Assist with variance analysis and other month-end reporting.

Other Duties

• Assist in internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.

• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and accounting projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

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

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a similar role.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g.,NetSuite, Sage, SAP).

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
  

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Building Construction

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