Staff Accountant

Zenlayer, IncDiamond Bar, CaliforniaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 weeks ago

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About this role

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.