Staff Accountant

Care Partners•Irvine, CA

11d•$66,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing financial records, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role plays a critical part in budgeting, forecasting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The Staff Accountant collaborates with internal teams and external auditors to provide accurate and timely financial information, contributing to informed decision-making by stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software — particularly QuickBooks Online (QBO) — are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
2–4+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Experience managing full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and payroll.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, tax regulations, and accounting best practices.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CPA candidate, or Certified Bookkeeper (CB) certification preferred.
Healthcare or home care accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with Paycor, AlayaCare, or similar payroll and healthcare software preferred.
Experience with payroll and accounting system integrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and account reconciliations.
Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
Reconcile payroll, bank transactions, and financial data in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
Process invoices, vendor payments, and support payroll administration.
Reconcile AR data from AlayaCare and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Partner with the Billing team to verify and post client payments accurately.
Generate and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Prepare tax-related documentation and support compliance with accounting regulations.
Perform internal audits, identify discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
Support and maintain accounting system integrations, including Paycor, AlayaCare, and QuickBooks Online.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and payroll information.
Support special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned.