Accounting Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an Accounting Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Orange, CA. This role supports financial accuracy, transaction processing, account reconciliation, vendor payments, customer billing, and general accounting operations within a manufacturing and industrial facility.

The Accounting Specialist will work closely with the Plant Controller and Finance team, serving as a reliable accounting support partner for daily operations and close‑related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 1+ year accounting experience.
• Associate degree in Business/Accounting with 3+ years accounting experience.
• High school diploma with 5+ years progressively responsible accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Record accounting transactions in accounting systems.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with vendor payments and customer billing.
• Prepare financial reports and month-end/quarter-end/year-end close support.
• Print checks and process ACH payments per procedures.

Skills

Accounting transactions

Account reconciliations

Vendor payments

Customer billing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in Business

High school diploma or GED with 5+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

ERP systems

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Orange, CA. This role supports financial accuracy, transaction processing, account reconciliation, vendor payments, customer billing, and general accounting operations within a manufacturing and industrial facility environment.

The Accounting Specialist will work closely with the Plant Controller and Finance team, serving as a reliable accounting support partner for daily operations and close‑related activities. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys detail‑oriented work, cross‑functional collaboration, and being part of a stable operations‑focused business.

This position offers regular interaction with finance, plant operations, vendors, and customers, along with the opportunity to contribute to accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes. Candidates who value supportive leadership, teamwork, accountability, and a hands‑on environment will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Record accounting transactions, including expenses, sales revenue, payments, and other financial activity in accounting systems.
• Support vendor payment processes, including utilities, supplies, materials, services, and other approved expenses.
• Assist with customer billing by preparing invoices, sending documentation, and supporting accounts receivable activity.
• Reconcile assigned accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding debits, credits, or data entry issues.
• Print checks, initiate ACH payments, and support payment processing in accordance with approval procedures.
• Prepare financial reports, account summaries, audit documentation, and month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end support as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Salary range: $68,000 to $73,000 per year.
• Regular on‑site presence is required in Orange, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support accounting transaction processing, account reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with vendor payments, customer billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable backup support.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, year‑end, financial reporting, audit documentation, and tax‑related activities.
• Maintain organized records and identify, research, and correct accounting discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 1 year of accounting experience, or associate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 3 years of accounting experience, or high school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and general ledger support.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to review calculations, identify errors, analyze financial information, and support accurate reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information appropriately.
• Ability to work on site and move through office and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or multi‑site business environment.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and general accounting support.
• Experience supporting month‑end close, financial reporting, or audit documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Multi‑state finance or accounting support experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.