Job Description

A well-established, highly respected consulting firm based out of South Orange County is seeking a sharp, reliable, and proactive accountant to join their team as a STAFF ACCOUNTANT. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of experience in accounting and a working knowledge of QuickBooks.

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. The pay starts at $70,000-$90,000/year.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly invoice processing, including requesting and reviewing activity reports and work descriptions by working with technical staff and project managers
• Interpret and review client contract agreements for execution, insurance requirements, and billing instructions
• Manage project setups and closeouts
• Accounts payable and receivable, including processing customer payments and ensuring vendors are paid in a timely manner
• Manage purchases, supporting documentation, and reconciliation for company credit cards
• Process employee mileage and expense reimbursements
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Track project budgets by continually reporting to project and account managers on any budget issues
• Actively assist with resolving billing issues
• Act as an active team member for general day-to-day front office support duties, including supply ordering, purchasing, shipping, answering phones, and travel arrangements.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or relevant major from an Accredited University with a minimum GPA of 3.3; GPA will be verified

• 4-10 years of work experience in an accounting/bookkeeping function in a professional office environment

• QuickBooks skills (preferred)

• General knowledge of contracting practices (required)

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (required)

• Microsoft 365 Office and SharePoint, including Outlook (will train)

• Microsoft Project Web Application – PWA (will train)

• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.

BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive salary
• Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO

Company Description

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.