Contract: Staff Accountant / USA

Staff Accountant
Brea, CA (Remote for now, but returning onsite)
6+ month initial contract (Potential temp to perm position)
Hourly Rate: $33/hr
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm PST, M-F

The client is seeking an staff accountant who will support the finance department in Brea, CA by managing daily accounting tasks. An ideal candidate will be well-versed in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and be able to work in a detailed oriented fast-paced environment. This role will assist in the monthly and annual close process including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare and post journal entries
* Prepare monthly accruals
* Month end closings including inventory reporting
* Preparing commission calculations.
* Prepare and assist with documentation for internal audits
* Reconcile general ledger accounts and intercompany accounts
* Support financial control testing and SOX testing and compliance
* Review and prepare monthly financial reporting
* Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects
* Analyze and calculate sales commission payments
* Database Management and financial reporting
* Work with IT to troubleshoot and implement business systems updates

REQUIREMENTS
* Must have a BS/BA in Accounting
* Minimum 2 years accounting experience in a related field
* Strong interpersonal skills, organizational and detail implementation skills
* Attention to details and problem solving
* Knowledge of US GAAP, Financial Modeling, and Revenue Recognition principles a plus
* Excellent time management skills
* CPA a plus
* Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
* Experience with MS Access
* motivated, self-starter, comfortable with meeting deadlines