Sr. Staff Accountant

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Job ID#: 12221

Sr. Staff Accountant Needed ASAP 

Long Beach, CA. (In Office Role) 

To 90K base 

SUMMARY: 

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks with an emphasis on accounts receivable, including billing, collections, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and assisting with the month-end close process. Requires an eagerness to collaborate on process improvement, the ability to provide clear and urgent communication on many cross-functional matters while maintaining a high level of professional judgment. May have some supervisory responsibilities. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and send invoices to customers in a timely manner 

• Follow up with customers on outstanding balances and resolve any billing issues 

• Record and process customer payments, including checks, credit card transactions, and electronic payments 

• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate records and balances 

• Maintain and update the accounts receivable ledger 

• Assist sale tax return preparing and filing 

• Develop and maintain schedules for client discount and rebate agreements 

• Communicate with internal teams and external customers to resolve issues and ensure timely payment 

• Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant information to assess the creditworthiness of potential and existing clients 

• Make recommendations on credit limits and terms based on credit analysis 

• Prepare and file liens as needed 

• Maintain and update records of liens and lien releases 

• Assist with the development and implementation of AR, credit and lien policies and procedures 

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analysis 

• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 

• Support month-end close process by preparing and posting journal entries 

• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts 

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register 

• Assist with external audit/review preparation 

• Collaborate with other members of the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely reporting 

• Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation. 

• Perform general accounting and other related duties under direct supervision of Accounting Manager 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Accounting or related discipline 

• 3-5 years of accounts receivable and general accounting experience preferred  

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS: 

• Attention to detail, includes mathematical aptitude, analytical ability, and ability to keep documents well organized 

• Client invoicing portal, such as Ariba and Track, experience a plus 

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills 

• Self-motivated and willing to work independently as part of a small team 

• Self-organization, team player, good learning ability, and able to work under high pressure 

• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel will be tested 

• Ability to quickly learn internal systems, workflows, and technologies 

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