Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid - 3x/week onsite)
Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000
You are a Staff Accountant who provides day-to-day support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities. This role is responsible for processing transactions accurately, maintaining supporting documentation, assisting with month-end close, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors. The position ensures timely and accurate financial processing and helps maintain strong internal controls across accounting functions.
What you'll be doing:The Staff Accountant provides day-to-day support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities.
ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices, reimbursements, freight charges, sponsor ships, loyalty payments, and miscellaneous disbursements.
- Maintain and update vendor master data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with purchase order creation, receipt matching, and resolving discrepancies.
- Support A/P audits, workflow improvements, and documentation updates.
Accounts Receivable & Credit Support
- Assist with monitoring customer accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and supporting collections activities.
- Assist with processing daily cash receipts, credit card transactions, customer rebates, and credits.
- Assist in reviewing orders on credit hold and coordinate with internal teams for timely release.
- Interact with customers and vendors to develop strong working relationships.
Inventory, Fixed Assets & General Accounting
- Assist with inventory accounting tasks, including reconciliation of shipments, vendor credits, and adjustments.
- Prepare assigned journal entries and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close.
- Assist with preparing financial reports, roll forward schedules, and internal management summaries.
- Provide accounting assistance to managers and staff as needed or requested.
Audit & Cross-Functional Support
- Provide auditors with documentation and schedules as requested.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments on system-related accounting tasks and data needs.
- Identify areas of for improvement concerning systems and processes.
- Provide backup coverage for the accounting team to ensure continuity of operations.
- Prepare 1099 reporting to IRS at year end.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, accounting operations, or related financial functions.
- SAP experience desired; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office required.
- Strong organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- SAP experience desired; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office required.
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