Jr Accountant / AP Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr Accountant / AP Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Carson, California in a contract with permanent potential. This position supports the accounting team through accounts payable processing, expense review, reconciliations, and general ledger activities while helping maintain strong compliance with internal policies and documentation standards. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling high-volume transactional work while partnering with departments and vendors to resolve payment-related questions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activity for multiple business units, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded accurately, and processed within required timelines.
• Maintain vendor records and supporting system data, including review of supplier documentation related to tax forms and payment setup requirements.
• Examine vouchers, reimbursements, petty cash requests, and mileage submissions to confirm completeness, proper account allocation, and adherence to organizational procedures.
• Prepare payment batches and supporting backup, track outstanding or aging items, and investigate unresolved check and payment issues with internal teams or external vendors.
• Serve as a key point of contact for accounts payable questions from departments and field locations, providing timely follow-up and issue resolution.
• Record and reconcile accounts payable activity through monthly aging reviews, subsidiary ledger balancing, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries for prepaid items, accruals, expense allocations, credit card activity, and reclassifications as needed.
• Process corporate card transactions and employee expense reimbursements, following up on missing details and monitoring repayments tied to personal charges when applicable.
• Assist with audit readiness by organizing accounts payable records, validating supporting documentation, and contributing to special projects or coverage needs across the accounting team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• One to three years of accounting or accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume processing environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, journal entries, account reconciliations, and core accounts payable practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting or ERP systems; experience with Dynamics NAV, Adobe Acrobat, Shelby, or similar platforms is beneficial.
• Strong data entry accuracy and the ability to manage deadlines while handling multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with supervisors, vendors, and operational teams.
• Collaborative mindset, sound organizational skills, and a self-directed approach to completing assigned work.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., reach overhead, handle file storage tasks, and work Saturdays or additional hours when business needs require.