Entry Level - Staff Accountant

Job Title: Entry Level Staff Accountant
Location: Fontana
Payrate: $23 - $27
100% onsite
Schedule: M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm or 7-4 (flexible)
Temp to Hire


Key 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.

Qualifications & Skills
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/associate degree).
* Software Skills:
o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
o Familiarity with ERP software is a plus, especially Batchmaster.
* Core Competencies:
o Strong numerical accuracy and high attention to detail.
o Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
o Good verbal and written communication skills.
o Ability to handle confidential financial information with high discretion.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.