<p>A well-established government agency is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a <strong>5-month engagement</strong> to support year-end close and upcoming audit season. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post <strong>journal entries</strong> (recurring and adjusting)</li><li>Perform <strong>general ledger reconciliations</strong> and account analysis</li><li>Manage <strong>accounts payable (AP)</strong> and <strong>accounts receivable (AR)</strong> processes</li><li>Execute <strong>bank reconciliations</strong> and daily account balancing</li><li>Support <strong>monthly and year-end close</strong> (approx. 2-month close cycle)</li><li>Prepare and analyze <strong>accruals</strong> (including <strong>manual and energy-related accruals</strong>)</li><li>Assist with <strong>audit preparation</strong> (audit season begins in September)</li><li>Maintain and verify financial data accuracy across systems</li><li>Build and analyze data using <strong>pivot tables and advanced Excel functions</strong></li><li>Convert/format financial documents (<strong>PDF to Word/Excel</strong>) as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Redlands, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering reliable reporting for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and a detail-oriented approach to core accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to keep accounts accurate and fully supported.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing schedules and helping finalize financial results on time.</p><p>• Create and review journal entries to ensure transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of accounting records by monitoring account activity and updating supporting documentation as needed.</p><p>• Investigate financial fluctuations, explain variances, and highlight notable trends that may affect performance.</p><p>• Assist in producing internal financial statements and management reports with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by gathering financial information and assisting with analytical review.</p><p>• Handle core accounting tasks related to cash activity, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Reinforce accounting controls by following established policies and helping maintain compliance with internal procedures.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a non-profit organization in Palm Desert, California and provide dependable support across day-to-day invoice and payment activities. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a steady flow of accounts payable work with accuracy. The person in this role will help ensure financial records are complete, documentation is properly maintained, and payment-related tasks are completed in alignment with established procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a high volume of incoming invoices and enter them accurately within required timelines.<br>• Examine billing documents and related backup materials to confirm approvals, coding, and completeness before processing.<br>• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting records to verify payment readiness.<br>• Investigate payment or documentation issues and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Maintain orderly accounts payable files and records so documentation can be retrieved easily and remains audit-ready.<br>• Support payment operations through data entry, invoice status tracking, and preparation assistance for check runs.<br>• Apply departmental policies and documentation standards consistently throughout the accounts payable process.