Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable, reconcile AP to the General Ledger, prepare journal entries and month-end close schedules, and lead process improvement and ERP/automation initiatives to strengthen controls and efficiency.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role offers broad exposure across accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting support, account reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. The position is designed for an accounting professional who wants to develop beyond transactional accounting and build a strong foundation for advancement into Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager roles. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver who takes ownership, works independently, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Full-Cycle Accounting
- Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and accounting adjustments.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain supporting schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and assigned accounts.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals.
- Prepare and process vendor payments.
- Maintain vendor records and resolve vendor inquiries.
- Monitor AP aging and support timely payment processing.
- Assist with year-end vendor reporting requirements.
Accounts Receivable & Billing Support
- Generate customer invoices and apply customer payments.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing discrepancies.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts.
- Maintain accurate AR records and reporting.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- Prepare account reconciliations and close schedules.
- Perform expense cut-off analysis and ensure proper period-end accounting.
- Assist with financial reporting and management reporting packages.
- Support external audits and due diligence activities.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
- Analyze recurring issues and determine root causes.
- Participate in ERP enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Assist with SOP documentation.
- Support development of scalable processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience with full-cycle accounting exposure.
- Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
- Experience supporting month-end close.
- Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
- ERP experience; NetSuite is a plus.
Zenlayer Diamond Bar, California, USA Office
21680 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 350, Diamond Bar, CA, United States, 91765
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