Staff Accountant-Entry level

York Employment
  • Fontana, CA
  • $24–$28 Per Hour
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Job Description

Entry-Level Staff Accountant needed in the city of Fontana. (Onsite position)

M-F 8am to 5pm

Pay is $24-28hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, driven Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager (or Controller), you will assist in day-to-day accounting operations, routine bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting under direct mentorship.

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:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).

• Familiarity with ERP software is a plus, especially Batchmaster.

• Core Competencies:

• Strong numerical accuracy and high attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential financial information with high discretion.

You should be proficient in:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Bank Reconciliation

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • ERP Software
  • Accounting Software
  • Batchmaster

Numbers & Facts

LocationFontana, CA
Salary$24–$28 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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