Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the team in Concord, California on a part-time Contract assignment. In this role, you will provide hands-on accounting support across payables, receivables, and month-end activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. This opportunity is expected to last 4-5 months and may offer a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and help keep accounts payable records accurate and up to date.

- Apply incoming payments, post cash activity, and support timely reconciliation of accounts receivable transactions.

- Prepare journal entries and organize batch entries to support a smooth and accurate month-end close.

- Maintain general ledger accuracy by reviewing transactions and resolving routine discrepancies.

- Use accounting systems, including Abila MIP or similar cloud-based platforms, to enter, track, and manage financial data.

- Create and update spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to analyze balances, organize accounting details, and support reporting needs.

- Assist the accounting team with day-to-day financial operations and respond to transactional issues as they arise. Requirements - Experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting support role.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger processes.

- Ability to prepare and post month-end journal entry batches with strong attention to detail.

- Experience using Abila MIP or comparable accounting software; familiarity with cloud-based systems is preferred.

- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas;
Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP are helpful.

- Experience with cash posting and payable invoice processing.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a part-time Contract role.

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