Staff Accountant at Kinetic Personnel Group

Staff Accountant Location: Irvine, CA Schedule: M-F, 8am to 5pm Compensation: $75,000 - $78,000 Base Salary + Bonus + RSUs + Benefits Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Irvine. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with experience supporting month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, and performing account reconciliations. The team is looking for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and has a positive attitude. While financial reporting and audit experience are valued, the primary focus is finding an individual who can contribute to the close process, maintain accurate accounting records, and work well within a team environment. Key Responsibilities Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments Perform account, bank, and general ledger reconciliations Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting schedules Research and resolve accounting discrepancies Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits Collaborate with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years of accounting experience Experience supporting month-end close processes Experience preparing journal entries Experience performing account reconciliations Strong Microsoft Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Positive attitude and team-oriented personality Preferred Qualifications Financial reporting experience Audit support experience Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar Experience in manufacturing, medical device, healthcare, or multi-entity environments KPG123