GAAP Accountant - AR/AP & Financial Reporting

Applied Composites; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking an Accountant to join our accounting team, handling AR/AP compliance and financial statement reporting. You will contribute to the balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and ensure GAAP adherence across the business.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary accounting degree, with strong Excel and data-management skills to support monthly close and audits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience maintaining AR and GL, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Proficient in Excel and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AR in compliance with terms and investigate issues.
• Prepare financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow.
• Maintain general ledger subledgers and monthly close entries.
• Generate journal entries and perform reconciliations during close.
• Classify and analyze accounting records and report financials.
• Maintain fixed assets records and tax documentation.
• Support tax filings (sales, property, corporate) and ITAR reporting.
• Assist in annual internal audit data packages.
• Ensure GAAP/government compliance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP compliance

AR ledger

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel & Office

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Database management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Composites is seeking an Accountant to join our accounting team, handling AR/AP compliance and financial statement reporting. You will contribute to the balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and ensure GAAP adherence across the business.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary accounting degree, with strong Excel and data-management skills to support monthly close and audits.