Entry Level - Staff Accountant
Ledgent · Fontana, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$23–$27/hrFull-time
Location: Fontana • 100% onsite • Temp to hire
Pay
$23 – $27 per hour
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (flexible)
Responsibilities
- General Ledger & Bookkeeping: Assist in maintaining accurate general ledger accounts and post routine journal entries.
- Accounts Payable (AP): Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders, verify approvals, and prepare weekly payment batches.
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and issue customer invoices, record incoming payments, and assist with soft collections outreach.
- Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations; identify and investigate discrepancies.
- Month-End Close: Support the Accounting Manager/Controller with month-end close activities, accrued expenses, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Audit & Compliance Support: Maintain organized financial filing systems and pull documentation for internal/external audits or tax filings as requested.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Provide operational and numerical support on special financial projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/associate degree).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
- Familiarity with ERP software is a plus, especially Batchmaster.
- Strong numerical accuracy and high attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with high discretion.