Staff Accountant: Financial Close & Controls Expert

Ultimate Staffing; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Fresno, CA to support the finance team with a wide range of accounting tasks. The role requires a proactive professional with solid experience in accounts payable/receivable, reporting, and month-end close.

You will verify postings, prepare reports, analyze data, and help maintain internal controls while contributing to annual budgeting and financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an accountant.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software, especially QuickBooks.
• Advanced QuickBooks and MS Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.

Education

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Fresno, CA to support the finance team with a wide range of accounting tasks. The role requires a proactive professional with solid experience in accounts payable/receivable, reporting, and month-end close.

You will verify postings, prepare reports, analyze data, and help maintain internal controls while contributing to annual budgeting and financial forecasting.