Staff Accountant

Temporary accounting seat for someone who lives in AR and AP and can step into a live close without a long ramp.

Company

A San Diego biotechnology company specializing in iPSC-derived and primary human cells, disease-model cell lines, and bioassay services for pharma and research customers. Small, hands-on finance team where one person covers a lot of ground, so the work is broad rather than siloed.

Who thrives here

• Owns the A/R aging report and is comfortable picking up the phone to chase a past-due invoice
• Works accurately at speed, and can hold A/P, A/R, and purchasing at the same time
• Steps into an existing process and runs it. This is a backfill, not a build
• Wants a temporary assignment and can start quickly

The opportunity

Temporary backfill supporting daily accounting operations, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Procurement. On-site in San Diego (92131).

What you will own

• Monitor A/R aging reports, manage collections, and follow up with customers so outstanding invoices get paid on time
• Process A/P by verifying invoices, entering vendor bills, and preparing payment batches for approval
• Coordinate procurement and purchasing so goods and services arrive on time, monitoring purchases for budget compliance and operational needs
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Support fixed asset tracking, inventory accounting, sales tax compliance, and ad hoc financial reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and company internal controls

Qualifications

Required

• Hands-on Accounts Receivable AND Accounts Payable experience. This is the core of the role
• NetSuite experience
• Comfortable supporting month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Able to work on-site in San Diego

Bonus points

• Biotech or life sciences industry experience
• Procurement or purchasing coordination
• Inventory accounting, fixed assets, or sales tax compliance exposure

Compensation and benefits

• Pay rate: $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience
• Type: Temporary assignment, W-2 through Pave Talent
• Schedule: On-site, San Diego, CA 92131

If you are an A/R and A/P specialist who can start quickly, we would like to talk.

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