We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, California. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an opportunity to work on diverse accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting operations and a detail-oriented approach to managing financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, code, and process accounts payable transactions, including handling month-end accruals.<br>• Process payments such as A/P checks and initiate wire transfers as required.<br>• Maintain sub-ledger schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accrued expenses.<br>• Record and post daily cash transactions accurately.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of past-due invoices.<br>• Manage and update the vendor master file, including vendor reviews and approvals.<br>• Maintain customer master files, including processing credit applications.<br>• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and performing month-end close activities.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements on a monthly basis.<br>• Prepare and review quarterly and annual sales tax, city taxes, and personal property tax returns.

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.<br>• Proficiency in general ledger management and journal entry preparation.<br>• Strong skills in bank reconciliations and financial reporting.<br>• Experience with maintaining vendor and customer master files.<br>• Ability to handle tax return preparation, including sales and property taxes.<br>• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on maintaining detailed and accurate records.<br>• Familiarity with processing credit applications and managing expense reports.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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