Jr Accountant (Entry Level)

LHH US; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

EAP

Commuter Benefits

401K

Paid Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Jr Accountant - AP Entry Level in Carson is an onsite role focusing on accounts payable operations, reporting, and compliance within a nonprofit setting. The position pays $24.00-$26.00 per hour and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.

The ideal candidate will process high-volume AP, maintain vendor records, code invoices accurately, assist with month-end close, and support audit activities while delivering accurate financial information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Experience in accounts payable and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume AP transactions across departments.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure W9/1099 compliance.
• Review invoices for accurate coding and allocations.
• Assist with month-end close and journal entries for AP.
• Support audits with AP documentation.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jr Accountant - AP Entry Level Location: Carson (Fully Onsite) Pay: $24-26/hour (based on experience)

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business is required

Contract to Hire Accounting, Typing, and Excel assessment will be given

Role Overview:

Seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support accounts payable operations, financial reporting, and compliance tasks within a non-profit setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Process high-volume AP transactions across multiple departments.
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring compliance with W9 & 1099 requirements.
• Review and code invoices for accuracy and proper account allocation.
• Ensure all financial transactions follow company policies and procedures.
• Track sales tax records for quarterly reporting.
• Generate payments, prepare supporting documentation, and handle check processing.
• Investigate and resolve AP discrepancies and outstanding payments.
• Serve as the primary contact for AP-related inquiries.
• Standardize reimbursement and petty cash procedures across units.
• Organize and maintain voucher records and supporting documents.
• Perform monthly AP aging report reconciliations.
• Process corporate credit card expenses, reimbursements, and petty cash transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries for prepayments, accruals, and expense allocations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to AP.
• Process journal entries for credit card transactions and cost distributions.
• Support audits with AP documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field (required).
• Experience in accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with different teams.

Pay Details:

$24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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