Staff Accountant

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors. The SQA Finance team is looking for a Staff Accountant to coordinate and assist other members of the Finance team in all related activities surrounding payroll and account management (accounts receivable/payable). To be an excellent Staff Accountant, you must be organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams. If you have further skills in accounting, we’d like to meet you. This is a full-time, 1-year contract opportunity. Apply today to be considered! Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Key Responsibilities: Manage billing activities, credit and collections, bank deposits, cash receipts, customer account maintenance, and accounts receivable recordsAccounts Receivable and Accounts PayableCollaborate with client representatives and internal teams to research and resolve billing, payment, and other accounting-related inquiriesProcess payments and maintain accurate accounts payable and disbursement recordsAssist with payroll processing, including reviewing employee time and expense reportsAssist with benefits administration, unemployment and workers’ compensation claims, and tracking employee vacation and sick leave balancesPrepare financial reports, account schedules, and supporting documentationMonth-End & Year-End Close: Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, closing activities, and preparation of supporting recordsResearch discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and support general accounting activities as neededIdentify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy and consistencyRespond to inquiries professionally, investigate discrepancies, communicate findings, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issuesSupport other accounting and administrative functions and special projects as assigned Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related fieldMinimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Accounts Receivable experienceStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent time-management skills and a process-oriented approachStrong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skillsExcellent organization skills with strong attention to detailTechnically strong in Excel and software skillsHighly proficient in MS Office SuiteHands-on experience with accounting software; QuickBooks experience preferredAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and commonly used Excel functionsLocal to Los Angeles and able to support at HQ in Palos VerdesAbility to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders We are eager to speak with you if you feel as if you would be a good fit for our team. Please apply and we will reach out to coordinate moving forward! SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with us is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Must be ITAR Compliant #ZR We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.