Staff Accountant - Ultimate Staffing Services

Our client is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant in Fresno, Ca!

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Management:
* Oversee the entire AP process, including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing.
* Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and expense reports.
* Monitor and manage AP aging reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Enhance efficiency and internal controls.

General Accounting Duties:
* Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
* Conduct month-end and year-end close processes; including bank & credit card reconciliations
* Responsible for the intercompany accounting process
* Weekly ACH and wire postings for multiple entities
* Post journal entries in accounting system & review other journal entries as assigned
* Fixed asset accounting
* Administration of banking relationships
* Monthly and quarterly state tax preparation and filing
* Some knowledge of payroll processing, reporting, & taxes
* Vendor management

Financial Reporting and Analysis:
* Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
* Generate and analyze financial reports to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

Team Leadership:
* Assist in maintaining the accounting systems
* Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and resolve any AP-related issues.
* Mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
* Back up for other employees and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. or 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations. Proven knowledge of debits, credits and journal entry process.
* Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:
* Experience with accounting systems
* Familiarity with AP automation tools and processes.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
* Must be organized, a self-starter, and detail oriented
* Ability to work independently and with a team
* Strong problem solving skills

Compensation: $65-70,000/year

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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.