Temporary Staff Accountant

Department: Finance/Accounting

Hourly Wage: $30/hour

Location: Vernon (CA)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Duration: 4-6 months

with the potential

to transition into a permanent

role supporting ERP systems, accounting and warehouse operations, based on performance and business needs.

About InStride Surfaces

InStride Surfaces is a design-driven flooring company built on the belief that product quality, operational excellence, and partnership with our customers create long-term success. We are building a national brand focused on innovation, service, and lasting relationships with our partners.

Our culture is built around ownership, accountability, and collaboration across every pillar of the business.

One Team. One Roof.

Position Summary

InStride Surfaces is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a rapidly growing flooring manufacturing and distribution company. This role is responsible for processing AR/AP transactions, assisting with month-end close, preparing account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records to assist leadership with financial visibility as the company scales.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to grow with a company that is building a national brand.

This position reports directly to the Finance leadership team and works cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

This is a temporary position for 4–6 months, with the potential to transition into a permanent role supporting ERP systems, accounting and warehouse operations, based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to incoming calls to the Accounting Department, directing inquiries to the appropriate team member and providing support with routine billing questions.
• Review customer account and credit applications for completeness and accuracy; verify sales tax setup, maintaining exemption certificates in accordance with company procedures.
• Review and maintain vendor accounts by obtaining completed W-9 forms and preparing annual Form 1099 filings in coordination with the direct manager.
• Process AR transactions: review proof of deliveries and generate customer invoices, post weekly sales, track aging balances, perform collections on past due accounts, send monthly statements, and resolve balance discrepancies.
• Process AP transactions: review and process vendor invoices, post daily vendor payments, match supplier purchase orders, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve balance discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and manage correspondence related to sales commissions, SPIFF registration and claims, company credit cards, reimbursements, accruals, and deferrals in accordance with GAAP.
• Participate in system implementation of ERP system by supporting data migration and validation, testing workflows and controls, identifying process improvements, and coordinating issue resolution with direct manager.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations including AR/AP aging, bank, accrued expense, and prepaid accounts.
• Support Finance leadership team with month-end and year-end close processes, annual audit, tax filing and ad-hoc requests.

Compliance and Controls

• Maintain organized financial documentation and audit trails
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• At least 2 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based businesses strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Google Sheet or Excel skills preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growth environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Other

• Startup or high-growth company environment
• ERP implementation or system improvement participation
• Sick leave and company holidays

Why Join InStride

• Ground-floor opportunity with a high-growth company
• Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to build systems and processes from the start
• Career growth as the company expands nationally