Accountant

Nelson Connects; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Woodland, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and to document critical processes while cross-training the team. The role offers growth into tax and general ledger work, exposure to SAP Business One, Avalara tax setups, and month-end close duties in a small AP/AR team.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years accountant experience with AP/AR.
• Solid understanding of debits/credits, accruals, reconciliations.
• Hands-on ERP and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support AP functions: invoicing, 3-way matching, variances, and aging follow-up.
• Support AR activities: cash applications, deposits, collections, invoicing.
• Cross-train and document critical AP/AR processes.
• Map workflows to identify process and system improvements.
• Coordinate with Avalara for tax setups and documentation.
• Support month-end close with reconciliations and adjusting entries.
• Assist audits and ad-hoc reporting via SAP Business One.

Skills

AP/AR

ERP Systems

Excel

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Accountant
Woodland, CA – onsite

You are a detail-oriented Accountant with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience to support daily accounting operations, process documentation, and workflow improvements. The role will initially focus on cross-training and documenting critical AP/AR processes, while providing opportunities to develop skills in tax and general ledger accounting. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn beyond their core responsibilities.

This position pays: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

What you will be doing:

• Support and provide backup for core Accounts Payable functions, including invoicing, goods receipts, 3-way matching, PO/invoice variances, customs and duties, payment records, and AP aging follow-up.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including cash applications and deposits, collections, sales orders, credit memos, and AR invoicing.
• Cross-train with accounting team members and document critical AP/AR processes to ensure continuity and coverage.
• Map and document workflows to identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
• Coordinate with the Avalara specialist on new state and county tax setups and assist with tax-related documentation and requests.
• Support month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, adjusting entries, and cost center reviews.
• Assist with audits and ad-hoc reporting by pulling AP documentation and running reports in SAP Business One.

What you bring:

• 1-3 years Accountant experience with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge.
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including debits, credits, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Hands-on experience with ERP Systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to learn, retain, and clearly document accounting processes and workflows.
• Collaborative, positive approach and ability to work effectively within a small AP, AR, and Controller team.
• Growth-oriented mindset with willingness to expand into tax and general ledger responsibilities as business needs and capacity allow.