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AppleOne
Accounting Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$50,497 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in the North San Diego area with a growing global manufacturing organization. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys variety across accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer communication, purchase order processing, and general accounting support. Key Responsibilities
- Process customer purchase orders from receipt through estimates, invoicing, shipping paperwork, and related documentation.
- Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment posting, collections monitoring, and customer account reconciliation.
- Support accounts payable, general accounting tasks, bank deposits, and accurate financial recordkeeping.
- Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, purchase orders, and customer accounts.
- Assist with multi-state sales tax reporting and coordinate with internal departments to support daily business operations.
- Provide administrative support, including filing, archiving, document organization, and communication with internal teams. Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range is $25 to $27 per hour, depending on experience.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process purchase orders, invoices, shipping paperwork, and related accounting documentation.
- Manage accounts receivable activity, including payment posting, collections monitoring, and account reconciliation.
- Support accounts payable, general accounting, bank deposits, and financial recordkeeping.
- Research and resolve invoice, payment, purchase order, and customer account discrepancies.
- 4 or more years of experience in an accounting clerk, AP/AR, accounting specialist, accounting coordinator, or accounting support role.
- Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks or another ERP system is required.
- Experience working with purchase orders is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of accounting functions, including payroll and taxes.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers, internal teams, and administrative staff. Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, industrial, capital equipment, B2B, or product-based business environment.
- Experience supporting a growing administrative or accounting department.
- Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to a collaborative team environment.