Staff Accountant – General Ledger & Accounts Receivable

Primary Color Systems Corporation; Cypress (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Primary Color Systems Corporation in Cypress, CA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to own AR collections and general ledger tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager to drive cash flow improvements and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Formación

• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in AR collections and aging reports.
• Strong journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Month-end close experience.
• Excel skills with pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• ERP/accounting software experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee commercial AR collections and reduce overdue balances.
• Review AR aging and prioritize overdue accounts.
• Coordinate with sales, billing, and customer service to resolve balances.
• Prepare weekly collections reports and cash forecasts.
• Post recurring and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation.

Conocimientos

Accounts receivable

Collections

Cash flow

Journal entries

GL reconciliations

Excel

Independent work

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

ERP software

Descripción del empleo

Description

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. In this role, you will take ownership of commercial collections and accounts receivable, resolve complex customer balances, and directly drive cash flow improvements.

Working closely with the Accounting Manager in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will independently manage general ledger accounting, complete month-end closes, prepare journal entries, and perform accurate account reconciliations to ensure timely financial reporting.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Proactively manage commercial customer collections and outstanding receivables.
• Review accounts receivable (AR) aging reports and prioritize overdue customer accounts.
• Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment commitments.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Coordinate with sales, billing, and customer service departments to resolve outstanding balances.
• Maintain detailed and accurate collection records.
• Prepare weekly collections reports and cash receipt forecasts.
• Identify delinquent or high-risk customer accounts and
• Help reduce overdue balances and improve cash flow.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare accruals, record prepaid expenses, and make other accounting adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules and accounting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and internal accounting reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and close more efficiently.
• Ensure assigned month-end closing tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with month-end financial close.
• Proven background in business-to-business accounts receivable collections.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, printing, distribution, or similar industries.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with high-volume accounting environments.