Description We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and eager to build hands-on experience across core accounting functions. The position will support day-to-day financial operations by helping maintain accurate records, process transactions, and review account activity to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, review invoice coding, and help ensure payments are recorded accurately and on time.
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations by comparing financial activity, identifying discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items.
• Prepare and enter accounting records such as journal entries and other routine financial postings into the general ledger.
• Generate purchase orders and verify supporting documentation to maintain organized and accurate transaction records.
• Conduct open order audits by reviewing reports, cross-checking data, and following up on inconsistencies.
• Support management of expense activity and account balances by monitoring entries and helping clear backlogged credit card transactions.
• Work with both accounts payable and accounts receivable records to help maintain complete and accurate financial information.
• Use QuickBooks Desktop and related accounting tools to update records, track transactions, and support daily accounting operations. Requirements
• Experience or foundational knowledge in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting processes.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with journal entries, accounting entries, and general ledger support activities.
• Hands-on experience coding invoices and processing financial transactions in an organized manner.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop or similar accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate mismatched or incomplete records.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

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