Location: Fremont, CA Industry: Manufacturing Pay Rate: $70,000 - $80,000 annually Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, Onsite
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Fremont, CA, within the manufacturing industry. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for a professional who excels in payroll processing, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) management. Proficiency in Sage software is strongly preferred, and fluency in Spanish is highly desirable to support our diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
Accurately process payroll for up to 70 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
Maintain payroll systems, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Collaborate with HR to address employee inquiries related to payroll.
Accounts Payable (AP) Management:
Process vendor invoices, verify payment terms, and ensure timely payments.
Reconcile AP accounts and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
Accounts Receivable (AR) Management:
Prepare and issue customer invoices, track payments, and manage collections.
Reconcile AR accounts and resolve outstanding balances.
Accounting Support:
Assist with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
Prepare financial reports and support audits as needed.
Software and Systems Expertise:
Utilize Sage software for accounting and financial management (strongly preferred).
Leverage payroll systems to maintain accuracy and streamline processes (required).
Communication and Collaboration:
Support Spanish-speaking employees and vendors as needed (highly preferred).
Collaborate with internal teams to address financial and payroll-related issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in payroll processing, AP, and AR management.
Strong proficiency in Sage software (strongly preferred) and payroll systems (required).
Bilingual in Spanish (highly preferred).
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Fremont, CA.
Competitive pay within a growing manufacturing company.
Opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance.
Collaborative work environment that values employee contributions.
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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.