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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Salinas, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports financial operations by strengthening credit practices, overseeing receivables activity, and helping maintain steady cash flow while preserving strong business relationships. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work across departments to address account issues and reduce financial risk.
Job Responsibility
Create and refine credit guidelines, collection procedures, and internal controls that support accurate and consistent financial operations
Review customer financial standing and assign credit limits based on risk, payment history, and business needs
Track outstanding receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and drive collection efforts to improve payment performance
Work closely with sales and operational partners to support revenue goals while maintaining appropriate credit oversight
Investigate and resolve billing disputes or collection concerns with customers through clear and timely communication
Prepare recurring reports on receivables trends, collection results, and overall credit exposure for leadership review
Ensure daily practices align with applicable regulations, company standards, and sound financial governance
Identify workflow improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce exposure to bad debt
Respond to vendor and field inquiries, research invoice discrepancies, and provide accurate resolutions with a service-focused approach
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
At least 5 years of experience in commercial credit, collections, or accounts receivable leadership
Demonstrated ability to assess credit risk, perform credit analysis, and make informed credit approval decisions
Hands-on experience building or managing credit policies, collection practices, and related controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive customer matters professionally
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
experience with accounting or ERP systems is preferred
Nice to have
experience with accounting or ERP systems is preferred