Staff Accountant (AP/AR)

Role Summary

Staff Accountant (AP/AR) based in Solana Beach, CA. Responsible for supporting the Finance team's accounting processes including accounts payable, expense report auditing, and cash application to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant day-to-day operations and strong internal controls in a public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Support AP processing - review, code, and route invoices for approval; post in NetSuite; support timely vendor payments.
• Manage the contracts inbox - collect vendor setup forms, ensure proper signature authority, follow up with business partners and enter new purchase orders into NetSuite.
• Maintain vendor data and support compliance - keep records current, perform vendor reconciliations and support 1099 reporting.
• Audit expense reports in Concur to ensure compliance with company policies and support timely reimbursement.
• Apply customer payments and support AR reconciliations; help resolve unapplied cash issues.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support SOX/internal controls, audits and efficient close processes.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives to support the broader Finance team and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on accounting operations experience, including accounts payable, expense report auditing, and/or accounts receivable cash application, preferably in a public company environment.
• Familiarity with SOX internal controls and working within a structured control framework.
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite and Concur.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to process high transaction volumes accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to execute processes independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, responsive, and reliable problem solver who drives tasks to completion and meets deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated and willing to "roll up your sleeves" to support the team and improve processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• A team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to supporting the broader Finance organization's goals.

Skills

• NetSuite
• Concur
• SOX/internal controls
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Vendor management
• Financial reporting support

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands: Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; standard office environment.
• Travel: Occasional out-of-town travel may be required.