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Staff Accountant

Ledgent
Walnut, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026


Staff Accountant (Temporary)

Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $31-$40 per hour
Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Anticipated Start: Approximately 1 week after candidate identification

Overview

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Accounting team during a busy period. This temporary role is ideal for someone with a strong GAAP foundation who enjoys hands-on accounting work, including account reconciliations and close support. The ideal candidate is proactive, curious, and comfortable asking questions to ensure accuracy and clarity.

This role will work in a NetSuite environment with integrated tools such as RAMP, helping automate portions of the accounting process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end close activities
  • Perform account reconciliations (reconciling is a major focus of this role)
  • Prepare and review journal entries as needed
  • Support general ledger accounting and variance analysis
  • Work with large volumes of transactional data
  • Assist with expense and coding workflows through RAMP (integrated with NetSuite)
  • Collaborate with managers and team members to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Qualifications

Required

  • Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles
  • Experience assisting with month-end close
  • Strong reconciliation experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced accounting environment

Preferred

  • Experience with NetSuite (highly preferred)
  • Experience with QuickBooks and/or RAMP
  • Background in environments with automated expense or coding systems

Personality & Team Fit

  • Approachable, confident, and engaged
  • Comfortable asking managers and teammates questions
  • Not afraid to speak up or seek clarity
  • Collaborative and eager to learn
  • Detail-oriented with a positive, solutions-focused attitude

Why This Role

  • Hybrid schedule offering work-life balance
  • Hands-on exposure to NetSuite and integrated accounting tools
  • Opportunity to support and learn from an experienced finance team
  • Competitive hourly pay for a short-term engagement


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Salary : $31 - $40

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