Staff Accountant
I nland Empire,CA — 100% on-site
Employment type: Full-time
$26-$32/Hour, DOE
About the company
We are working with an established, fast-growing contract manufacturer of personal care, beauty, health, household, and pet products. We partner with national brands and major retailers to take products from idea to store shelf, producing thousands of active SKUs from our regulated manufacturing facilities. The company has grown significantly, and we're building out our finance team to keep pace.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Staff Accountant owns core accounting work across the general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, and compliance, and supports accounts receivable and collections as needed. You'll get broad exposure to the full accounting cycle, regular interaction with senior finance leadership, and a clear path to grow as the team expands.
What you'll do
Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts as part of the monthly close
Prepare the balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules for management
Research discrepancies and variances, identify the root cause, and recommend corrective action
Review and maintain AP general ledger coding in Concur, prepare and issue vendor payments, and maintain strong vendor relationships
Support accounts receivable and collections, including payment follow-up and account reconciliation
Audit supporting documentation in preparation for internal reviews and the external audit
Recommend improvements to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Monitor federal, state, and local financial requirements and advise management on needed actions
Prepare special and ad hoc reports, analyzing account activity and trends
Serve as an accounting resource to other departments
What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
3+ years of accounting experience (relevant internships considered)
Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
Working knowledge of GAAP
Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
High attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to meet close deadlines independently
An analytical mindset and the initiative to investigate variances through to resolution
Clear communication with finance and non-finance teams
Discretion with confidential financial information
Able to work on-site full-time in Chino, CA
Nice to have
ERP experience, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Concur experience
Accounts receivable or collections experience
Experience in manufacturing or consumer products
What we offer
Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Room to grow as the finance team expands