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 opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate financial records in a busy environment. The role will contribute to smooth transaction processing, strong documentation practices, and dependable support for the accounting team.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the shared accounts payable mailbox, prioritize incoming items, and respond promptly to invoice-related inquiries.
• Partner with department contacts to obtain timely authorization for invoices, employee expenses, and other payable items before processing.
• Enter and post accounts payable activity accurately, including vendor invoices and outgoing payments made by check and wire transfer.
• Apply incoming customer payments to accounts receivable records and ensure cash receipts are recorded without delay.
• Maintain banking activity logs and assist with routine reconciliations to support accurate cash reporting.
• Track duties, tariffs, and related charges in alignment with internal accounting guidelines and documentation standards.
• Provide flexible accounting support on special assignments and assist with workload priorities during operational changes.
• Help preserve organized financial records by reviewing entries for completeness, accuracy, and proper coding.

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

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

• Ability to perform bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Clear communication skills for coordinating approvals and resolving transaction questions with internal teams.

• Dependable approach to maintaining accurate records and following established accounting policies.

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