Accounting Associate

Suna Solutions; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,171 - 56,633; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an Accounting Associate in Long Beach, CA. This entry-level contract role focuses on supporting AP operations, including processing invoices and managing cash applications. The ideal candidate has prior Accounts Payable experience, strong analytical skills, and a basic understanding of accounting principles. The position is primarily remote, requiring occasional office visits for specific tasks. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience required.
• Local to Long Beach with ability to work on-site part-time.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage cash applications and assist with collections.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Strong critical thinking skills

Competent in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle OPS

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Lead Recruiting & Operations Specialist at Suna Solutions

Accounting Associate – Contract Role

Location: Long Beach, CA 90810 (Primarily Remote)

Pay Rate: $32.79–$41.11 per hour

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to support Accounts Payable operations for a leading organization. This contract role is primarily remote, but candidates must be local to Long Beach, CA and able to come into the office a few times a week for brief on‑site tasks such as retrieving and scanning checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices accurately and efficiently within established timelines
• Perform data entry and support daily AP functions
• Reconcile AP accounts with the general ledger to maintain accurate financial records
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production Control, and Shipping to resolve missing items, incorrect documentation, and pricing discrepancies
• Manage cash applications and assist with collection of past‑due accounts
• Maintain and update customer account information for AR and Sales reporting
• Process deviations to resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices and system quantities or pricing
• Initiate wire transfers and checks via JP Morgan Access
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Accounts Payable experience required
• Local to Long Beach with ability to work on‑site part‑time
• Strong critical thinking skills; able to identify and escalate issues such as missing POs or pricing adjustments
• Competent in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, customer service, and analytical abilities
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to follow established processes
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (0–3 years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle OPS or Oracle Fusion

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 [phone], send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.