Staff Accountant

Absolutely - here is the clean, professional job posting with NO emojis, NO cutesy icons, and a straightforward tone appropriate for Linked In or Indeed.
Staff Accountant - Contract-to-Hire

Pay Range: $65,000 - $83,000 annually
Location: 100% Onsite
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support full-cycle accounting operations within a high-volume environment managing a large portfolio of government contracts. This role requires strong month-end close experience, reconciliations expertise, and solid AR capabilities. The ideal candidate has worked with major ERP systems and brings experience from transportation, waste management, or similar industries.

This is a contract-to-hire position with long-term potential.
Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage Accounts Receivable: billing, collections, cash application, and aging reports
• Support compliance and accounting requirements for government contracts
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation
• Respond to audit requests and assist with audit preparation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, contracts, procurement)
• Utilize a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, People Soft, Net Suite, etc.) to process transactions and maintain reporting
• Support process improvements and assist with ad-hoc accounting projects

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting
• Prior work with government contracts, public works, transportation, fleet management ++
• Proficiency with a major ERP system
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work 100% onsite (no remote or hybrid options)

Employment Details

• Contract-to-hire
• Full-time
• Competitive pay: $65K - $83K annually
• Onsite work environment
• Immediate start

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are available to start quickly, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable team with room for long-term career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.