Jr Accountant

Ledgent; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Jr Accountant in South Orange County, CA. The role supports daily accounting tasks across AP, AR, billing, payroll support, reconciliations, and general accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle vendor and customer transactions, assist with month-end close, and contribute to audits and special projects while developing in a collaborative team setting with long-term growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with AP, AR, and GL functions.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and vendor reconciliations.
• Process customer billing and monitor receivables.
• Enter payroll data and maintain payroll records.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Assist with audit requests and special projects.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Excel

ERP systems

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

South Orange County, CA | Full-Time (32 hours a week)

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Jr Accountant to support daily accounting operations. This position offers a diverse mix of responsibilities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll support, reconciliations, and general accounting functions. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced working in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable, including invoice matching, coding, approvals, and vendor reconciliations.


• Prepare payments via check and electronic methods.


• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.


• Process customer billing, monitor receivables, apply cash receipts, and assist with collections.


• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts.


• Review and process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.


• Enter payroll data and maintain payroll records.


• Manage petty cash and assist with month-end closing activities.


• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support audit requests.


• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing organization offering a collaborative team environment and long-term career growth potential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.