Staff Accountant

Peregrine Team•Irvine, CA

44d•$60 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a growing bank in Irvine, CA. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire role is the engine behind the accounting department's daily operations, owning the full AP cycle alongside broader general accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong banking or financial institution background, can independently manage a high volume of transactions, and communicates confidently with vendors, employees, and leadership at all levels.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience
Experience working at a bank, credit union, or financial institution required
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all levels of staff and leadership
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
Excellent communication and customer service skills - comfortable working with vendors, employees, and all levels of leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Associates degree or higher - accounting background strongly preferred
Experience working at a bank or financial institution
Familiarity with BankTel or similar accounting systems
Experience with ERP or expense management platforms

Responsibilities

Own and manage the full AP cycle, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording high-volume invoices
Audit and process employee travel and expense report reimbursements, ensuring compliance with travel and expense policy
Follow up with employees on past due expense reports and missing receipts
Communicate with vendors and internal customers regarding account status, invoice history, and payment inquiries
Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies
Prepare daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Prepare various monthly reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities
Prepare journal entries to fund corporate card accounts and accrue for monthly charges
Prepare and input departmental wires
Assist in gathering documentation for audit requests
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to support efficiency