Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Accountant in Placentia, CA to manage day-to-day financial operations and reliable financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and collaboration within a team that values precision in business operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero or Sage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping across AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and statements.
• Support tax preparation, audits, and financial documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Placentia, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting reliable financial reporting.

The Accountant will handle core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial statement preparation. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values accuracy, ownership, and consistency in a collaborative environment where accounting plays an important role in business operations and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, expense tracking, and related accounting activity.
• Process payroll, employee deductions, tax setups, and related payroll documentation.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain general ledger entries and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
• Assist with tax filings, audit support, discrepancy resolution, and financial accuracy initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

• $65,000 to $70,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting operations across AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, general ledger entries, and financial statements.
• Support tax preparation, audit requests, and financial documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and help ensure financial accuracy.
• 3 to 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, payroll, taxes, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification is a plus but not required.
• Experience in the lighting industry or a similar product-based environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.