Accounting Specialist
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team in Irvine, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate expertise in financial systems, and ensure accuracy in all processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable processes, including gathering invoices, scheduling payments, and verifying receipt of goods and services.<br>• Process vendor payments via electronic transfers and checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare checks and remittance advices for review, and maintain organized filing of vendor invoices and payment confirmations.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable balances with the general ledger control account to ensure accuracy.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable tasks, such as posting cash receipts, reviewing remittance advices, and addressing short payments.<br>• Reconcile accounts receivable trial balances with general ledger control accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues.<br>• Conduct credit card reconciliations by matching receipts to transactions and preparing journal entries for managerial review.<br>• Maintain general ledger account reconciliations for designated expense accounts, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.<br>• Generate weekly labor and expense reports, follow up on missing reports, and ensure all necessary documentation is received.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with accounting procedures and timely completion of tasks.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems and ERP platforms.<br>• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.<br>• Familiarity with financial services tools such as ADP, Ceridian, and Concur.<br>• Strong auditing and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail.<br>• Ability to manage billing functions and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.<br>• Solid understanding of general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.<br>• Excellent organizational and time management skills.<br>• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work within a team environment.
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- Irvine, CA
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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30.40 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team in Irvine, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate expertise in financial systems, and ensure accuracy in all processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable processes, including gathering invoices, scheduling payments, and verifying receipt of goods and services.<br>• Process vendor payments via electronic transfers and checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare checks and remittance advices for review, and maintain organized filing of vendor invoices and payment confirmations.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable balances with the general ledger control account to ensure accuracy.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable tasks, such as posting cash receipts, reviewing remittance advices, and addressing short payments.<br>• Reconcile accounts receivable trial balances with general ledger control accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues.<br>• Conduct credit card reconciliations by matching receipts to transactions and preparing journal entries for managerial review.<br>• Maintain general ledger account reconciliations for designated expense accounts, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.<br>• Generate weekly labor and expense reports, follow up on missing reports, and ensure all necessary documentation is received.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with accounting procedures and timely completion of tasks.
- 2025-09-19T18:54:10Z