Accounting Specialist

LanceSoft Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Irvine is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a 6-month position. The role involves managing accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions. Candidates should have a solid understanding of accounting principles and relevant experience. This position offers a pay range of $25 to $32 per hour, with a standard shift from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Three years Accounting/Payroll experience required.
• Two years college accounting or equivalent coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts receivables, journal vouchers, and financial statements.
• Post and balance journal entries.
• Assist in payroll processing and financial report preparation.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Lotus 1-2-3

Job description

Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Irvine CA USA 92606
Duration: 6 months
Pay range: $25 - $32
Shift 1, 8AM-5PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

With minimum supervision, responsible for any combination of calculating, posting and verifying of accounting data of a complex nature which requires thorough knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following functions: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Billing and Payroll/Labor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
Prepare accounts receivables, journal vouchers, progress billings, operating and financial statements.

Post and balance journal entries.

Type vouchers, invoices, statements, reports and maintain records.

Assist in the preparation of financial reports and operating statements.
In the payroll function, may process time records, compile payroll statistics, calculate deductions such as Social Security, withholding taxes, 401k contributions, or garnishments, and disburse payroll.

Review work of accounting clerks and assist when needed.
Investigate questionable data and take corrective action when necessary.
Analyze and reconcile ledger accounts.
Interface with functional departments, management, vendors and customers.
Perform other related responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

Three years Accounting/Payroll experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.

Two years college accounting or equivalent professional coursework preferred.

Prior computer experience (i.e. Lotus 1,2,3) and data entry required.

Ability to accurately input and calculate numbers and operate a 10 ‐ key calculator by touch.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles as well as California labor laws and taxes where applicable.

Accurate typing skills of 35 WPM may be required.

Education Required: Associates Degree