Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable Specialist Universal Service Recycling, Inc. - 5.0 Stockton, CA Job Details Full-time $24 - $29 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Accounts receivable Microsoft Excel Accounts receivable management Aged receivables report Expense reports Attention to detail QuickBooks Payroll processing
Full Job Description Company Overview:
Universal Service Recycling Inc. is a family-owned metal recycling company located in Stockton, California. As California Valley's premier recycling facility, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier service and operational excellence. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team.
Position Summary:
This full-time, on-site role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely processing of accounts receivable and payroll functions for multiple company entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting and payroll procedures and systems, particularly QuickBooks Desktop. The Bookkeeper/Accounts Receivable Specialist will work on-site at our corporate office in Stockton, CA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up, maintain, and update customer records (payment details, tax info, terms) Review, code, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper approvals. Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. Maintain accounting records for multiple business entities and locations Research and resolve any customer exceptions, corrections, and/or adjustments. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper accounting processes. Input wire transfers, manual checks, and intercompany transactions into QuickBooks Input monthly intercompany purchases, sales of materials and end-of-day materials purchases into QuickBooks Manage Accounts Receivable aging report, ensuring outstanding invoices are addressed. Support month-end closing activities. Knowledge of processing payroll. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop is a must within the last 3 years. 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable and payroll or related accounting role Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience) Experience working with multiple company bookkeeping or multiple EINs (highly preferred). Strong attention to detail, ability to handle vendor inquiries, payment issues, identify and correct discrepancies. Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience with reconciling vendor statements. Familiarity with state Sales and Use tax regulations. QuickBooks Desktop certification (preferred)
Pay:
$24.00 - $29.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Application Question(s): What experience do you have with inventory tracking in a multi-location environment? Please describe your responsibilities, including the systems you used and how you maintained accurate inventory records across multiple locations. What experience do you have proactively following up on delinquent or past-due invoices? Please describe how you managed customer follow-ups, resolved payment issues, and ensured timely collection of outstanding balances. Do you have professional experience using QuickBooks Desktop? If yes, please describe your experience, including how recently you used it and the accounting functions you performed. What volume of invoicing have you handled in a typical week or month in your previous accounting or Accounts Receivable roles? Please briefly describe your responsibilities related to invoicing.