What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Pave Talent?
Temporary accounting seat for someone who lives in AR and AP and can step into a live close without a long ramp.
Company
A San Diego biotechnology company specializing in iPSC-derived and primary human cells, disease-model cell lines, and bioassay services for pharma and research customers. Small, hands-on finance team where one person covers a lot of ground, so the work is broad rather than siloed.
Who thrives here
- Owns the A/R aging report and is comfortable picking up the phone to chase a past-due invoice
- Works accurately at speed, and can hold A/P, A/R, and purchasing at the same time
- Steps into an existing process and runs it. This is a backfill, not a build
- Wants a temporary assignment and can start quickly
The opportunity
Temporary backfill supporting daily accounting operations, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Procurement. On-site in San Diego (92131).
What you will own
- Monitor A/R aging reports, manage collections, and follow up with customers so outstanding invoices get paid on time
- Process A/P by verifying invoices, entering vendor bills, and preparing payment batches for approval
- Coordinate procurement and purchasing so goods and services arrive on time, monitoring purchases for budget compliance and operational needs
- Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Support fixed asset tracking, inventory accounting, sales tax compliance, and ad hoc financial reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and company internal controls
Qualifications Required
- Hands-on Accounts Receivable AND Accounts Payable experience. This is the core of the role
- NetSuite experience
- Comfortable supporting month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Able to work on-site in San Diego
Bonus points
- Biotech or life sciences industry experience
- Procurement or purchasing coordination
- Inventory accounting, fixed assets, or sales tax compliance exposure
Compensation and benefits
- Pay rate: $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience
- Type: Temporary assignment, W-2 through Pave Talent
- Schedule: On-site, San Diego, CA 92131
If you are an A/R and A/P specialist who can start quickly, we would like to talk.
Salary : $35 - $45