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Jr Accountant - Accounts Payable
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Type:
full-timeJob Description:
Junior Accountant -Accounts Payable Location:
Carson (Fully Onsite)Pay:
$24-26/hour (based on experience) Non-Profit Organization Contract to Hire Bachelor's Degree Required Accounting, Typing, and Excel assessment will be givenRole 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 withW9 & 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, Finance, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance