Entry Level Accounting

Vaco; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Entry-Level Accounting Associate to join their team in California. This role offers hands-on accounting experience and exposure to AP/AR, data entry, and month-end close processes in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. Internship or prior office experience is a plus as you grow your accounting career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong Excel and computer skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Internship or prior office/accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Perform data entry and maintain financial records.
• Support month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare spreadsheets and financial reports using Excel.
• Assist with filing, documentation, and audit preparation.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments on invoices.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Office experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Our client is looking for an Entry-Level Accounting Associate to join their team! This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to gain hands-on accounting experience and grow their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records
• Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations
• Prepare spreadsheets and financial reports using Excel
• Assist with filing, documentation, and audit preparation
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoices and payments
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Strong Excel and computer skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Internship or previous office/accounting experience is a plus

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.