Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can manage a blend of transactional accounting, record maintenance, and financial data accuracy. The position will contribute to core accounting activities while helping keep financial information organized, current, and reliable.

Responsibilities:

- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accuracy and timeliness.

- Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and monthly close work.

- Maintain and reconcile general ledger records to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.

- Perform data entry and data cleanup tasks to improve the quality and consistency of accounting records.

- Assist with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including organizing documentation and preparing related information.

- Help compile schedules and supporting details for corporate tax return preparation and review.

- Work onsite with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and resolve record discrepancies.

- Monitor financial documentation and update accounting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs. Requirements

- Experience in staff accounting with hands-on exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

- Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation practices.

- Familiarity with corporate tax processes, including corporate tax return support.

- Understanding of sales tax concepts and related accounting documentation requirements.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume data entry and record cleanup tasks.

- Proficiency in maintaining accurate financial records and identifying inconsistencies in accounting data

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