We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Valencia, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in managing essential accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, and supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, all within the fast-paced food and food processing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.<br>• Conduct monthly account reconciliations and create detailed supporting schedules.<br>• Monitor daily banking transactions and reconcile cash balances to ensure accuracy.<br>• Maintain and update prepaid amortization schedules on a regular basis.<br>• Enter and oversee purchase order data within the accounting system.<br>• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare associated journal entries each month.<br>• Perform juice reconciliations and compile payment documentation for monthly reporting.<br>• Assist in audit preparation by gathering necessary documentation and providing support to external auditors.<br>• Collaborate with business units to complete special projects and additional accounting tasks as required.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify account variances and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a similar industry.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is highly preferred.<br>• Proficient understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger operations.<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP functionality.<br>• Familiarity with Windows-based accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite.<br>• Strong ability to manage and interpret large data sets efficiently.<br>• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to handle multiple priorities effectively.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication abilities to collaborate across teams.

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