Valley Center Client is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant that will be responsible for performing daily accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

This role assists with general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fund accounting, and all month-end and year-end closing activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, professional integrity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The Staff Accountant will prepare, enter, and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies, perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank account reconciliations and assist with accounts payable processing, including invoice review, posting, and vendor communication.

This role will directly support accounts receivable functions such as billing, payment posting, and managing aging reports, maintain and update financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation and assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

The Staff Accountant will provide documentation and explanations to support internal and external audit processes, assist with payroll-related journal entries and benefit reconciliations, as assigned and review departmental expenditures for accuracy and alignment with budget.

In this role you must maintain organized and complete financial files following record retention policies, identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency, and perform additional accounting duties as assigned.

3 years of accounting experience.
Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience in governmental, nonprofit, or enterprise-level accounting environments.
Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage, MIP, or similar ERP systems.


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