Accounting Associate

raymondwestnorth; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Personal time off

Holiday pay

Great team to work with

Job summary

Raymond West in Cypress, CA is seeking an Accounting Associate to support the accounting department by processing daily transactions, invoicing, and cash receipts. This role covers both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and emphasizes accuracy and adherence to procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, familiarity with ERP systems, and strong MS Office skills. The position offers growth opportunities and a team-focused environment in a logistics company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Business or accounting courses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain client accounts.
• Review credit ratings and limits.
• Consolidate invoices for client billings.
• Update and maintain client purchase orders.
• Update information in the company ERP system.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Payment processing

MS Office

Attention to detail

ERP system

Education

High School Diploma

Business/Accounting courses desirable

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Raymond West is looking for a detailed Accounting Associate to join our team! The Accounting Associate will play a key role in supporting the accounting department by processing a variety of daily accounting transactions. This position will encompass tasks related to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, payment processing, and maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will assist in entering company data into our financial system while providing support for financial reporting. This role is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of the accounting functions and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles are essential for success in this position.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Client account set up and account maintenance
• Review and approve credit ratings / limits
• Consolidate Invoices to clients for summary billings
• Work independently on task as assigned
• Responsible for updating and maintaining client purchase orders for final service billings.
• Initiate appropriate follow-up action.
• Perform other specific duties and projects as assigned by manager.
• Update existing information in Company ERP system

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co‑Workers, and Managers in other departments
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Good follow-up and documentation skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain established records and files.
• The ability to be assertive yet professional.
• Gained familiarity with clerical practices, office procedures, and automated equipment.
• Maintain a professional attitude in all matters.
• Motivated to continuous self-development and training.
• Self-confident and able to work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills, as well as 10-key

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Business and Accounting courses are desirable.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is sedentary and desk bound
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Pay Range:

• The hourly range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k with company match
• flexible spending accounts
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• personal time off
• holiday pay
• great team to work with!

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.