Accounting Assistant

North America Sekisui House, LLC; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Sekisui House, LLC, based in Manhattan Beach, CA, seeks an Assistant, Accounting to support the Accounting Manager with GAAP-compliant reporting, cash forecasting, and year-end preparation. The role emphasizes internal controls and timely financial statements.

The ideal candidate will handle AP/AR cycles, data entry in JD Edwards, and assist in quarterly closes, with strong Excel and MS Office skills and knowledge of ERP systems. Development industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience or equivalent.
• Experience in the development industry is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and SAP Concur is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounting Manager with full accounts payable cycle: review invoices, coding, process and cut checks, vendor maintenance.
• Assist with employee expense reimbursements and corporate card reconciliation through SAP Concur.
• Assist with accounts receivable: issue invoices, coding, collections, customer inquiries.
• Enter daily banking transactions and other business transactions into JD Edwards.
• Maintain filing system and document controls; support monthly/quarterly/year-end close.
• Prepare reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; assist with property tax statements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word

PowerPoint

JD Edwards

ERP systems

SAP Concur

General ledger

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP Concur

Job description

North America Sekisui House, LLC is a growing company based in Manhattan Beach, CA, focused on innovative, high-quality residential development in the North American market. The organization is part of the global Sekisui House group, known for its commitment to sustainable building practices and customer-centered design. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver communities that prioritize livability, environmental responsibility, and long-term value. The company offers a professional environment where individuals can contribute to meaningful projects that shape neighborhoods and enhance quality of life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant, Accounting is responsible for assisting the Accounting Manager with providing financial information to all levels of the organization through tasks such as period/quarter end reporting, weekly cash forecasting, monthly bank certificates of compliance, fixed asset tracking and management, annual property tax returns, and annual tax and audit preparation. This role will help enforce internal controls and ensure timely financial statements are prepared and published in accordance with GAAP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting Accounting Manager with full cycle of accounts payable: review invoices, forms and proper supporting documents, coding, process and cut checks, clearance, vendor maintenance, vendor inquiries, dispute resolution, and other related work.
• Assisting Accounting Manager in the process of employee expense reimbursement and corporate credit card expense reconciliation process through SAP Concur.
• Assisting Accounting Manager with full cycle of accounts receivable: prepare invoices, coding, process, clearance, customer maintenance, customer inquiries, collections, and other related work.
• Makes accounting entries into JD Edwards based on daily banking transactions and business transactions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Develops filing system to accurately maintain records.
• Assisting the Accounting Manager in incoming and outgoing funds related to work, including wire/ACH transfer set-up.
• Assisting the Accounting Manager in monthly, quarterly, and end of the year closing.
• Support preparation of various reports with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Supports preparation of annual property tax statements and other assignments and projects as needed.
• Contribute to other unit goals as required.
• Reinforces company culture and values of truth, trust,sustainability,and diversity.
• Assists Accounting Manager with period-end close, including production jobs properly closed and reconciled, journal entries, accruals, and intercompany and related party invoices.
• Provides supporting documentation for all audits.
• Provides external reporting on an as needed basis.
• Helps approve and maintain procedures for new customer/vendor onboarding.
• Compiles customized data for analytical and management reporting purposes when needed.
• Collaborate closely with teams to ensure holistic understanding of cost drivers and variances and impact.
• Works on special projects and accounting information requests.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computerworkstationand access information from a computer.The employee will regularly listenand speak in person, or via telephone or video conference.The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, and may be required to leave the office and maneuver throughout the facility. The employeemayoccasionally move up to20 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience in both the private and public accounting sectors is preferred.
• Experience in the development industry is preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency creating documents using Word and presentations in PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and related technology; experience with JD Edwards a plus.
• Proficiency with general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Experience with SAP Concur is a plus
• Motivated self-starter who can effectively work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, analytical problem solver and creative thinker.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with strong work ethic and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and follow or implement relevant provisions as needed.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Good command of the English language and ability to proofread work. Able to draft reports and business correspondence.