Staff Accountant

@ SQA Services
SQA Servicessqaservices.com

Staff Accountant

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Posted 6 days ago

About the job

SQA Services is a leader in supplier quality services globally, providing audits, assessments, and engineering. The Finance team seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to handle payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and financial reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 4+ years accounting experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Excel and software
  • Experience with QuickBooks preferred

Qualifications

  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Time-management skills
  • Analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Local to Los Angeles

Full job description

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

As a member of the Accounting team, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing and assisting other members of the team with a variety of accounting and administrative functions. The position will primarily support Accounts Receivable and related credit and collection activities, while also providing support across other areas of the accounting function.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with client representatives and internal teams to research and resolve account-related matters, communicate information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities. The Staff Accountant is also expected to identify opportunities to improve existing processes, increase efficiency, and promote accuracy within the Accounting function.


This is a full-time position. Apply today to be considered!

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Receivable and Credit & Collections: Manage and support billing, credit and collection activities, bank deposits, cash receipts, customer account maintenance, and accounts receivable records.
  • Client & Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with client representatives and internal teams to research and resolve billing, payment, account, and other accounting-related matters.
  • Accounts Payable: Process payments and maintain accurate disbursement and accounts payable records.
  • Payroll Processing: Assist with payroll processing, including verification of employee time and expense reports.
  • Payroll-Related Human Resources: Assist with benefits administration, unemployment and workers' compensation claims, and monitoring employee vacation and sick leave balances.
  • Fixed Assets: Maintain and monitor fixed asset records and related depreciation schedules.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain financial reports and supporting schedules related to assigned accounting functions.
  • Month-End and Year-End Close: Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of supporting documentation.
  • General Accounting: Perform account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and assist with other general accounting activities as assigned.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to continuously improve existing accounting processes, procedures, and workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Communication & Issue Resolution: Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner, investigate discrepancies, communicate findings, and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues.

    • · Other Duties: Perform other accounting and administrative duties and special projects as assigned.


    Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in Accounts Receivable.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work in an organized, accurate, and detail-oriented manner.
  • Process-oriented with strong time-management skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and other commonly used Excel functions.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with members of the Accounting team and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with client representatives and internal teams.
  • Ability to identify problems, exercise sound judgment, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and employee information appropriately.


    • We are eager to speak with you if you feel as if you would be a good fit for our team. Please apply and we will reach out to coordinate moving forward!

    SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with us is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Must be ITAR Compliant

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