Accounting Associate

Trident Consulting Inc; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is currently seeking an Accounting Associate III for a 6-month engagement in Aliso Viejo, CA. The role focuses on advanced AR support, including invoicing, cash applications, collections, reconciliations, and reporting, with exposure to ERP systems and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of AR/finance operations experience or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant accounting background.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, or related accounting functions.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with invoicing, cash applications, collections, reconciliations, aging reports, and journal entries.
• Experience resolving transactional and payment discrepancies and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Accounts Receivable activities including invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve moderately complex discrepancies, unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer payment issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of AR transactions in compliance with company procedures and accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Generate and review aging reports to support collections and issue resolution efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and validating financial records.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements for AR operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to resolve transactional issues.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members regarding AR processes and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial regulations.
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Invoicing

Cash Applications

Collections

Account Reconciliations

Aging Reports

Journal Entries

ERP Systems

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology.

Some of our recent awards include: 2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area

Job Description

Trident Consulting is currently seeking a "Accounting Associate" for one of our industry-leading clients.
Role: Accounting Associate III
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: $27/hr on W2

Position Overview

Responsible for providing advanced accounting support within Accounts Receivable operations, including invoicing, cash applications, collections follow-up, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The role requires strong knowledge of AR processes, ERP systems, transactional issue resolution, month-end close activities, and audit support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Accounts Receivable activities including invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve moderately complex discrepancies, unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer payment issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of AR transactions in compliance with company procedures and accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Generate and review aging reports to support collections and issue resolution efforts.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and validating financial records.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements for AR operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to resolve transactional issues.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members regarding AR processes and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial regulations.
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Finance Operations, or related accounting functions

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with relevant accounting experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
• Invoicing
• Cash Applications
• Collections
• Account Reconciliations
• Aging Reports
• Journal Entries
• Experience resolving transactional and payment discrepancies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial processing tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Audit documentation and compliance support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of accounting controls and financial reporting processes.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.