Staff Accountant

LHH; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Extended Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

LHH has partnered with a well-established organization in North County to identify a Staff Accountant for their accounting team. This role offers broad exposure to AR, GL, month-end close, reconciliations and cash management, with opportunities to collaborate across departments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of accounting experience, ERP experience beyond QuickBooks, and strong Excel skills; bachelor's degree preferred. Manufacturing experience helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent accounting experience considered.
• Experience with AR, GL, month-end close, reconciliations.
• ERP exposure beyond QuickBooks; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable including billing, cash application, collections, and account maintenance.
• Reconcile cash activity and ensure payments are correctly recorded.
• Prepare daily cash reporting and forecasting information for management.
• Complete journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and general ledger maintenance.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations and review sales tax activity.
• Provide backup to AP and assist across billing questions with other departments.

Skills

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

ERP software

QuickBooks

Job description

LHH has partnered with a well-established organization in North County to identify a Staff Accountant for their accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional experienced with accounts receivable and general accounting who wants to continue expanding their general ledger and month-end close experience. This position will have primary ownership of accounts receivable while also supporting cash management, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, month-end close, and occasional accounts payable needs. The role offers broad accounting exposure and the opportunity to work closely with teams across the organization.

Responsibilities of this direct hire Staff Accountant include:

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable including customer billing, payment application, collections, and account maintenance
• Reconcile cash activity and ensure customer payments are accurately recorded
• Prepare daily cash reporting and forecasting information for management
• Complete journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Help with month-end close activities and general ledger maintenance
• Handle intercompany reconciliations
• Review and reconcile sales tax activity
• Maintain customer account information, including credit-related data
• Provide backup assistance to AP including monitoring incoming requests and helping with invoice-related activity
• Partner with sales and other internal departments to resolve billing or customer account questions
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry experience is helpful but not required
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Prior month-end close experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent accounting experience will also be considered
• Experience working within an ERP or other accounting system besides QuickBooks and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Good communication skills, attentive to details, and organized

Benefit offerings include competitive salary with excellent benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K plan with employer match. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers