Accounting Associate - Growth & Advancement Opportunities

ZERO IMPACT ENERGY; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Zero Impact Energy in Fountain Valley, California is seeking an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, vendor relations, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will help maintain accurate records and follow established policies.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work across departments to gather information and meet deadlines, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of related accounting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and NetSuite.
• Experience working with multiple accounting, payment, or operational systems.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 50 pounds when performing occasional administrative or shipping-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable processing and vendor communications.
• Perform timely reconciliations of all credit card transactions across multiple systems.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and creditors and assist with resolving account discrepancies.
• Collect and maintain vendor tax information, including W-9s, and assist with annual 1099 preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic records of invoices, payments, vendor documentation, and other accounting records.
• Complete vendor and credit applications as needed.
• Assist with month-end close by collecting vendor statements, identifying missing invoices, categorizing credit card transactions
• Assist with year-end reporting and other accounting projects as assigned.
• Retrieve, open, and distribute incoming mail and accounting-related correspondence.
• Work with other departments to obtain information, documentation, approvals, and follow-up needed to support Accounting operations.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties assigned by the Accounting Manager or senior leadership.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files for administrative and accounting documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Work ethic & reliability

Independent & collaborative work

Computer systems literacy

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Job description

Zero Impact Energy in Fountain Valley, California is seeking an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, vendor relations, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will help maintain accurate records and follow established policies.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work across departments to gather information and meet deadlines, with opportunities for training and advancement.