Accountant (General) 1

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance plan

Retirement savings with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Other developmental opportunities

Job summary

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC is seeking an Accountant in Lake Forest, CA. You will join the accounting team and support AR and AP compliance, along with preparing financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement, and cash flows.

The role requires 2–5 years of accounting experience, a solid GAAP background, and strong Excel/MS Office skills. On-site position with full benefits and ongoing opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• 2–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls

Responsibilities

• Maintain AR in compliance with terms and report AR issues
• Prepare financial statements including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
• Maintain general ledger subledgers and process monthly journal entries
• Assist with monthly close, reconciliations and valuation of accounts
• Ensure GAAP/compliance in financial processes and reporting

Skills

GAAP Compliance

AR Ledger

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Excel / MS Office

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

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Full Time Entry-Level Pro Lake Forest, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2358

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Accountant who works with the accounting team and assists in providing AR and AP compliance along with reporting the financial statements for the business; including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement and statement of cash flows. Ensures financial business processes are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and any additional governmental compliance requirements.

About AC

Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities

• Is responsible to keeping AR in compliance within terms, and reporting and investigating any AR issues.
• Assists in providing the financial statements for the business, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement and statement of cash flows
• Maintains general ledger subledgers for balance sheet, processes monthly journal entries, and assists with monthly financial statements
• Participates in the monthly close process by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation
• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares all related financial reports and statements
• Maintains facility fixed asset records including the property tax supporting documentation
• Maintains governmental filing requirements, including sales tax, property tax, corporate annual filings, and ITAR reports
• Assists accounting team in the data package for annual company internal audits in the Finance Accounting and Control Function
• Ensures financial business processes are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or governmental requirements
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation

Years of Experience

2-5 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Thorough understanding and experience in financial accounting and control processes, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to maintain AR ledger and proactively resolve issues that arise pertaining to AR
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong excel knowledge required, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability coverage
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance plan
• retirement savings
• matching
• tuition reimbursement
• other developmental opportunities

We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affimative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.