Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Carlsbad, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to grow within the organization, with the potential to advance to senior roles over time. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting within a manufacturing environment and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities :

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice matching, deposit handling, and account coding.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring entries and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct account reconciliations, including credit card reconciliations and downloading transactions from Chase.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including adjusting entries and preparing financial reports.
• Coordinate check runs, wire transfers, and other payment activities in collaboration with the controller.
• Collaborate with customer service to handle returns and ensure proper processing of 1099 forms.
• Generate and maintain reports to support accounting and finance functions.
• Utilize Sage 100 ERP software and intermediate Excel skills to manage and analyze data effectively.
• Apply payments to dealer accounts while properly coding for commissions.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and assist with broader finance functions as needed.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in staff accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Sage 100 ERP software and intermediate-level Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and VLOOKUPs.
• Solid understanding of general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including high-volume invoice handling.
• Knowledge of sales tax and return merchandise authorization (RMA) procedures.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work onsite initially, transitioning to a hybrid schedule upon becoming a regular employee.