Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented entry level Staff Accountant to join our team in Goleta, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
• Perform data entry tasks to support accounts payable and receivable processes and assist with month-end financial close activities.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and team members to reconcile accounts and ensure financial accuracy.
• Organize and maintain financial documents, including filing and scanning records for easy access.
• Assist with various department projects and ad-hoc tasks as they arise.
• Prepare journal entries and update the general ledger to reflect accurate financial information.
• Support tax-related activities, including corporate tax returns and sales tax reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Familiarity with general accounting systems and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working both independently and within a team.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.