Accounting Clerk I

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering in San Diego, CA is seeking an Accounting Clerk I for a short-term contract to support finance and manufacturing inventory operations, including inventory transactions, journal entries, production order troubleshooting, and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365. Manufacturing environment experience is a plus. This role is 100% onsite with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting, inventory, or finance experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting and inventory operations, resolving discrepancies related to production orders, inventory transactions, and material movements.
• Prepare and review inventory journals and item reclassification entries, ensuring accurate quantities and costing.
• Troubleshoot item master data issues including units of measure (UOM), quantities, lot tracking, and inventory locations.
• Review production orders to verify consumption, capacity, and postings.
• Monitor raw material transactions including receiving, vendor returns, credits, and uninvoiced receipts.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and sample counts.
• Prepare month-end inventory reports and collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support additional finance and inventory-related projects as needed.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics D365

Analytical problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics D365

Advanced Excel

Job description

Title: Accounting Clerk I – Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type Duration: 2+ months contract, possible extension

Pay rate: up to $24.62/hr DOE

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Work Model: 100% onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Job#: bh19673

Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk I for a short-term contract opportunity in San Diego, CA. This position supports finance and manufacturing inventory operations, including inventory transactions, journal entries, production order troubleshooting, and reconciliation activities. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting and inventory operations, resolving discrepancies related to production orders, inventory transactions, and material movements.
• Prepare and review inventory journals and item reclassification entries, ensuring accurate quantities, costing, posting groups, and cost centers.
• Troubleshoot item master data issues involving units of measure (UOM), quantities, lot tracking, and inventory locations.
• Review completed production orders to verify accurate consumption, capacity, and output postings.
• Monitor raw material transactions, including receiving, vendor returns, credits, and uninvoiced receipts.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and sample counts.
• Monitor inventory activity and prepare month‑end inventory reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting and inventory discrepancies.
• Support additional finance and inventory‑related projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS).
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting, inventory, or finance experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, production orders, and ERP inventory transactions.
• Experience preparing inventory journals, reconciliations, or inventory adjustments.
• Understanding of inventory costing, cycle counts, and material tracking.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers hands‑on experience supporting inventory accounting and manufacturing finance operations in a fast‑paced environment. It's a great fit for an early‑career accounting professional looking to expand their ERP, inventory management, and financial operations experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.