Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Santa Fe Springs, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate records in a busy accounting environment. The person in this role will contribute to timely transaction processing, financial accuracy, and smooth coordination with internal teams.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accounts payable email queue and ensure inquiries, invoices, and related requests are addressed promptly.
• Partner with department contacts to obtain approvals for vendor invoices, employee expenses, and other payable items.
• Enter and post accounts payable activity, including invoices and disbursements made by check, wire, and other approved payment methods.
• Apply incoming customer payments to accounts receivable records with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain banking activity logs and support regular reconciliations to keep cash records current and complete.
• Track tariff-associated charges and record them in alignment with established accounting guidelines and company policy.
• Provide broader accounting support as priorities shift, including assistance with finance-related tasks tied to ongoing operational changes.
• Help preserve accurate documentation and organized financial records for routine reporting and audit readiness.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and core accounting procedures.

• Experience processing invoices, coding expenses, posting cash, and supporting check runs.

• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and maintain precise transaction records.

• Strong attention to detail with solid organizational and follow-through skills.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving work environment.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheets; experience with Microsoft D365 is preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve approvals and payment-related questions.

Compensation

$27.00-$28.00 Hourly

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