Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented junior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Poway, California. This contract-to-permanent position is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys balancing accounts receivable priorities with broader accounting support. The role will contribute to daily transaction accuracy, month-end activities, and collaborative problem-solving across customer and vendor accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts receivable cycle by creating customer invoices, recording incoming payments, and keeping account balances current and accurate.
- Review outstanding balances, help follow up on past-due accounts, and investigate payment issues to support timely collections.
- Reconcile customer ledgers, resolve billing variances, and prepare credit adjustments when needed.
- Support period-end close tasks related to receivables and assist in maintaining reliable financial records.
- Enter vendor invoices, compare billing documents with purchase orders and receiving records, and help address discrepancies before processing.
- Assist with weekly accounts payable disbursements, maintain vendor information, and provide additional support during busy invoice periods.
- Prepare assigned journal entries and account reconciliations while keeping accounting files organized and audit-ready.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, create reports in Excel, and provide general accounting assistance as business needs evolve
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or current progress toward completing one.
- At least 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable work.
- Working knowledge of core accounting principles and comfort handling both customer and vendor transactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large spreadsheets and prepare accurate reports.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, billing, aging analysis, invoice coding, bank reconciliations, or three-way matching.
- Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach when interacting with customers and vendors.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.