Accounting Specialist
PrideStaff, Porterville, CA, United States
AP/AR Specialist
Ideal candidate will assist in maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role is essential for supporting the accounting department in achieving operational efficiency and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor and customer setup and management.
Customer collections and backup for customer billing.
Accounts receivable operations and backup for accounts payable operations.
Responsible for day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation.
Monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.
Prepare and post journal entries for routine and month-end close activities.
Research discrepancies and recommend resolutions.
Monthly reporting for month-end close and ad-hoc reports.
Maintain and report on fixed assets.
Responsible for the financial aspect of inventory management, including cycle counts and inventory reporting.
Account tracking of customer warranties and credits issued in consultation with the sales team.
Perform general, administrative, and variance analysis, as needed.
Partner with Controller on month-end close, monthly financial reporting, quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.
Support interim and annual financial statement audits.
File state and local taxes as needed.
Recommend best practices and process improvement and drive projects to completion.
Maintain a well-organized financial data and document warehouse.
Create and keep updated documentation of key financial processes.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
3+ years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry
Must have excellent proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced user).
Intermediate to advance MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
Experience reviewing sales/commission reports
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Very organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time
Ability to work independently and with a team
Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Consistently demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Traits and Characteristics
Strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base
Hands-on, self-starting, disciplined, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment that requires highly accurate and timely work
Willingness to take on tasks as directed
Critical thinking
Operates with a sense of urgency
Takes initiative and is flexible, when appropriate
Continuous improvement mindset, champions change, and influences others to change
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $25.00 Per Hour
Ideal candidate will assist in maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role is essential for supporting the accounting department in achieving operational efficiency and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor and customer setup and management.
Customer collections and backup for customer billing.
Accounts receivable operations and backup for accounts payable operations.
Responsible for day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation.
Monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.
Prepare and post journal entries for routine and month-end close activities.
Research discrepancies and recommend resolutions.
Monthly reporting for month-end close and ad-hoc reports.
Maintain and report on fixed assets.
Responsible for the financial aspect of inventory management, including cycle counts and inventory reporting.
Account tracking of customer warranties and credits issued in consultation with the sales team.
Perform general, administrative, and variance analysis, as needed.
Partner with Controller on month-end close, monthly financial reporting, quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.
Support interim and annual financial statement audits.
File state and local taxes as needed.
Recommend best practices and process improvement and drive projects to completion.
Maintain a well-organized financial data and document warehouse.
Create and keep updated documentation of key financial processes.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
3+ years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry
Must have excellent proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced user).
Intermediate to advance MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
Experience reviewing sales/commission reports
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Very organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time
Ability to work independently and with a team
Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Consistently demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Traits and Characteristics
Strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base
Hands-on, self-starting, disciplined, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment that requires highly accurate and timely work
Willingness to take on tasks as directed
Critical thinking
Operates with a sense of urgency
Takes initiative and is flexible, when appropriate
Continuous improvement mindset, champions change, and influences others to change
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $25.00 Per Hour