Staff Accountant

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Diamond Bar, CA, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Cloud • Software
The Role
Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable, reconcile AP to the General Ledger, prepare journal entries and month-end close schedules, and lead process improvement and ERP/automation initiatives to strengthen controls and efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant who is not only detail-oriented but also a strong problem solver. This role goes beyond traditional Accounts Payable processing and provides exposure to General Ledger accounting, month-end close, process improvement, and system enhancement initiatives. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys digging into issues, identifying root causes, challenging inefficient processes, and implementing practical solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who wants to broaden their accounting expertise, gain hands-on experience with ERP systems and automation projects, and play an active role in helping build a world-class finance organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable & Data Processing (50%)
    • Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, coding, and ERP entry.
    • Process vendor payments through ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other approved methods.
    • Partner with Billing Validation and Procurement teams to ensure invoices are properly reviewed and approved.
    • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, pricing variances, and vendor inquiries.
    • Ensure compliance with company policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.
  • General Ledger & Month-End Close (25%)
    • Reconcile AP subledger balances to the General Ledger and investigate reconciling items.
    • Prepare journal entries, AP accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close schedules.
    • Perform expense cut-off analysis to ensure accurate period-end financial reporting.
    • Assist with audits, financial reporting, and supporting analyses.
    • Collaborate with Procurement, Biling analyst, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely close activities.
  • Process Improvement, automation & Internal Control (25%)
    • Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and control gaps and recommend improvements.
    • Analyze recurring issues, determine root causes, and develop sustainable solutions.
    • Participate in ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and finance transformation projects.
    • Help develop SOPs, process documentation, and training materials.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
    • Take ownership of issues through resolution and drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is a must.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, or General Accounting.
  • Experience supporting month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
  • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
  • Experience working with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, accruals, and internal controls.

What Makes You Successful:

  • Natural problem solver who enjoys identifying root causes.
  • Critical thinker who challenges inefficient processes.
  • Takes ownership and follows issues through resolution.
  • Quick learner who can work effectively with limited direction.
  • Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Skills Required

  • Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, or General Accounting
  • Experience supporting month-end close activities and account reconciliations
  • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • NetSuite experience
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, accruals, and internal controls
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The Company
HQ: Diamond Bar, CA
227 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zenlayer offers on-demand edge cloud services in over 250 PoPs around the world, with expertise in fast-growing emerging markets like India, China and South America. Businesses utilize Zenlayer’s global edge cloud platform to instantly improve digital experiences for their users with ultra-low latency and worldwide connectivity on demand.

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