We are looking for an Accounting Associate to join our team in Torrance, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the department's daily operations. Responsibilities: • Process and verify invoices and receipts, ensuring accurate entry into the accounting system. • Monitor departmental expenses against budgets and prepare comparison reports for management analysis. • Assist in preparing and issuing payments through various methods, including credit cards and electronic checks. • Generate sales invoices and record incoming payments, collaborating with collections agencies when necessary. • Maintain eCommerce sales records, track deductions, and reconcile inventory counts. • Review and update customer and vendor profiles in the accounting system as needed. • Analyze financial statements, including aged payables and receivables, and report discrepancies to management. • Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and in-transit entries. • Conduct audits of physical inventory and update asset lists with newly acquired items. • Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Proficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. • Experience with billing functions and account reconciliation. • Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices. • Ability to analyze financial statements and identify discrepancies. • Skilled in maintaining accurate inventory and asset records. • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.

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Torrance, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Associate to join our team in Torrance, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the department's daily operations. Responsibilities: • Process and verify invoices and receipts, ensuring accurate entry into the accounting system. • Monitor departmental expenses against budgets and prepare comparison reports for management analysis. • Assist in preparing and issuing payments through various methods, including credit cards and electronic checks. • Generate sales invoices and record incoming payments, collaborating with collections agencies when necessary. • Maintain eCommerce sales records, track deductions, and reconcile inventory counts. • Review and update customer and vendor profiles in the accounting system as needed. • Analyze financial statements, including aged payables and receivables, and report discrepancies to management. • Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and in-transit entries. • Conduct audits of physical inventory and update asset lists with newly acquired items. • Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects and process improvements.
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