Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Jr. Accountant - Accounts Payable

Location: Carson, CA (Onsite) Pay Rate: Up to $26 per hour Non-profit industry Will be required to take Accounting, Excel and 1 minute Typing Assessment if moved forward

Overview: We're seeking a detail-oriented Jr. Accountant to join the accounting team at our Carson office. This role focuses primarily on accounts payable and supports general accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and enjoys working in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Process high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable for multiple departments.
• Review and verify invoices, ensuring proper approvals and coding.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure compliance with W-9 and 1099 requirements.
• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and related reports.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues in a timely manner.

Reimbursements and Credit Cards:

• Review and process employee reimbursements, mileage, and corporate credit card expenses.
• Verify expense documentation, ensure correct account coding, and follow internal expense policies.

Journal Entries and Reconciliations:

• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and prepaid expense entries.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure supporting documentation is complete.
• Prepare and enter journal entries to record A/P transactions and adjustments.

General Support:

• Provide backup support for other accounting team members as needed.
• Assist with year-end audits by compiling documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Participate in ongoing efforts to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls within the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and journal entries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with ERP systems a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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