Staff Accountant (Contract) — Hybrid/Remote Dec

Talentify; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on AP/AR, GL reconciliations, and journal entries, with Oracle Cloud Fusion and Excel as primary tools.

This contract position offers a hands-on environment with year-end support and intercompany processing. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within defined month-end timelines.

Qualifications

• 24 years of experience in accounting or closely related financial role.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Proficiency in general ledger reconciliations and preparation of journal entries.
• Strong Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience with AR, AP, and inventory reconciliations.
• Familiarity with intercompany transaction processing and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion or similar ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing activities and deadlines.
• Process and manage AP/AR transactions with ~50 items weekly.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and post journal entries as needed.
• Review and resolve missing or unusual transactions and discrepancies.
• Support year-end activities and required reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

GL reconciliations

Excel

Oracle Cloud Fusion

Intercompany transactions

Journal entries

Tools

Oracle Cloud Fusion

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on AP/AR, GL reconciliations, and journal entries, with Oracle Cloud Fusion and Excel as primary tools.

This contract position offers a hands-on environment with year-end support and intercompany processing. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within defined month-end timelines.